PLEASE NOTE TEMPORARY PARADE ROUTE CHANGE for 2026
Due to the growing size of the Farmer's Market, the parade will NOT proceed down Warehouse St & onto South 2nd St.
Be sure to select your parade viewing spot based on the map below.
Due to the growing size of the Farmer's Market, the parade will NOT proceed down Warehouse St & onto South 2nd St.
Be sure to select your parade viewing spot based on the map below.
Where should I park for the parade?
Parking will be available at the Bennington Soccer Fields, Bennington Elementary, and in the neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area.
Where do I watch the parade?
The route starts at the Bennington High School and proceeds East on Bennington Road and then South on 156th Street ending just beyond the library building .
What time should I arrive?
Many people stake out their parade spots early. If you want to find a good spot and avoid last minute traffic in town, we recommend finding a spot no later than 10:30 a.m. Streets around the parade route will be barricaded prior to the parade.
Will there be candy and giveaways?
Yes. Many of our parade entries choose to give out candy or free items. For everyone's safety, we ask that you PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN FROM RUNNING IN THE STREET to pick up candy, etc.
How long does the parade last?
The parade starts at 11 a.m. and is usually about an hour but can run a little longer depending on the number of entries.