join the Grand Parade

The 91st Annual Lake Odessa Fair Parade will be held June 24, 2026, at 6pm. Judging will take place at the village park, Swifty’s Place, before and during the parade. All entrants must be in full costume at least 1 hour before the parade begins. Entrants able to proceed into the fairgrounds will be asked to do so. The parade route continues through the grounds, past the pickleball courts, proceeds down the lane adjacent to the courts, and ends on the southeast end of the fairgrounds. Assembly time is 5:00 to 5:30pm.

Judging will be based on participants’ costumes or float appearances, as well as their performances during the parade. The judges’ decisions are final and will be announced within half an hour of the parade’s conclusion at the fair office. Motorcycles, mini-bikes, and other motor-driven two, three, or four wheel vehicles are NOT allowed unless pre-approved. No entry fee. NO RAIN DATE WILL BE SCHEDULED.