Lebanon Strawberry Festival
  • EVENTS
    • Schedule Of Events
    • All Heroes Day
    • Coronation
    • Run/Walk
    • Grand Parade
    • Junior Parade
    • Shortcake Eating Contest
    • Community Events
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Main Stage Entertainment
    • Family Land Entertainers
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    • Carnival
    • Volunteers
    • Safety and Security
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    • Court History
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Grand Parade

Saturday of the Festival
Starts in Downtown Lebanon at 11am

The Strawberry Festival Grand Parade is a sight to behold each year! It brings together thousands of people from all around Lebanon.  Crowds line the sidewalks while entrants make their way down Main Street in cars and floats in a boisterous celebration of community! ​
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Parade Route

Grab your chairs and line the streets!

The Grand Parade begins in downtown Lebanon at West Rose Street, traveling along Highway 20/Main Street through the heart of town. The route continues past cheering crowds and local landmarks, ending just beyond Wilco Farm Stores at Market Street. Come early to grab a good spot and enjoy one of Lebanon’s favorite traditions!
The Grand Parade is a showcase of the many organizations, groups, and people that make up our favorite town.  This is a traditional parade, dating back to our Festival's start in 1909, and hosts over 100 entries each year. 

The parade includes dance groups, bands, large floats, motorcycles, and everything in between! We see such creativity every year with the entries celebrating the annual theme of Strawberry Festival.

After the parade, we hope you can join us at Cheadle Lake Park for Saturday of the Festival and get a slice of our Strawberry Shortcake!

We Invite You To Participate!
Make a float, decorate a car (or horse!), or have a good time just walking! No experience is necessary, so whether you're a parade vet or a rookie, consider being a part of our Grand Parade! If you have any questions, please contact our Grand Parade team at [email protected].

  • Important Parade Info and Staging Map​
To participate, fill out our online parade entry form. All registrations for the parade are done online. Entry fee is $25 per entry, not per vehicle. Pay Your Entry Fee Here
Note: Bands participate for free.

Deadline: May 25
Registrations submitted after the deadline will be accepted but will be at the end of the parade. 
ONLINE PARADE ENTRY CLOSED FOR 2025
Questions? Contact [email protected]
If you prefer the written application, please email us and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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  • EVENTS
    • Schedule Of Events
    • All Heroes Day
    • Coronation
    • Run/Walk
    • Grand Parade
    • Junior Parade
    • Shortcake Eating Contest
    • Community Events
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Main Stage Entertainment
    • Family Land Entertainers
  • GENERAL INFO
    • Vendors
    • Carnival
    • Volunteers
    • Safety and Security
    • Sponsors
  • AMBASSADORS
    • Senior Court
    • Junior Court
    • Court History
    • Strawberrians
    • Mascots
  • ABOUT US
    • Festival History
    • Board of Directors >
      • Calendar
    • Causes We Support
    • Contact Us