Parade - Saturday, June 1st 11 a.m.
Parade Route - The parade will begin at Bennington High School and proceed east on Bennington Road to 156th Street. The parade will head south on 156th briefly before continuing on east on Warehouse Street into downtown Bennington. Parade line up will begin at Bennington High School at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:45 a.m. You will receive check-in information a few days before the parade. Check-in will be held at the Bennington Road entrance to the BHS parking lot. At check-in will be directed to your spot in the HS or MS parking lot for parade line up. Please register by Friday, May 31st.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I park for the parade?
Parking will be available at Bennington Elementary.
Where do I watch the parade?
The route starts at the Bennington High School and proceeds East on Bennington Road, continuing south briefly on 156th Street and then east on Warehouse past Centennial Park and into the main street business district.
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.