06/15/2026
*Updated to add Q&A for Parade Information. Please pay special attention to where to drop off.
How do I participate the parade? Show up at 5:30 p.m. and we will show you where to go.
What time does the Parade begin? Friday Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.
Where is the Parade route? The parade will begin at the corner of 306 & Joseph St.
Is there a fee to enter? There is NO fee to enter but we are always looking for donations to help the community.
Where do I park? Convenient parking is available on most parking lots & streets.
Is there reserved or bleacher seating? NO, spectators are welcome to find their own place to watch the parade along the route, bring your lawn chair and sunscreen!
Will the parade be televised locally? Not typically.
**Where do I drop off participants in the parade? Drop off participants in the staging area or behind the school. Pull in by the school bus parking and drive to the back. (Baseball teams must go to Maple St). Traffic can be heavy on 306, so it's very important that you arrive early and follow directions from the safety officials and volunteers stationed in the area. Please note the new route for youth baseball. Take Joseph to Elm, turn left, go to Fairview, turn left, find your team. See the map below for clarification.
Can participants in the parade throw candy or distribute goodies or information? Yes, this is the best part of the parade.
But please UNDERHAND TOSS ONLY
Friday, June 19 the parade kicks off at 6:30.
Staging for parade participants begins at 5:30. *Please note the change in baseball/softball staging in black, all others group staging is the same as last year.
Parade spectators can view the parade anywhere along the red parade route. Bring a chair, bag for candy and be ready to enjoy one of the best summer traditions in Kirtland.
