Parade

Willowick’s Community Parade – May 31, 2026- 1:00 PM

Willowick will hold its annual Community Parade on Sunday, May 31, 2026 in conjunction with St. Mary Magdalene's Parish Festival which is scheduled for May 28^{th -} May 31^st .

Willowick Middle School Line-up & Parade Route: Line-up for the parade will take place at Willowick Middle School located at 31500 Royalview Dr. 44095.

At 1:00 PM the parade procession will proceed NORTH on E 315 ST, turning Right onto Willowick Drive and ending at the St. Mary Magdalene Parish Festival.

PARADE RULES & REGULATIONS

1. General Conduct

• All participants must follow instructions from parade officials and law enforcement.
• Entries must maintain forward motion unless otherwise directed.
• Unsafe or disorderly conduct will result in removal.

2. Line-Up & Parade Procedures

• All entries must report to the designated line-up location at the assigned time.
• Late arrivals may be denied participation.
• No entry may join once the parade has begun without approval.
• Maintain proper spacing (approximately 20–50 feet between entries).
• Parade pace shall remain steady (approximately 2–4 mph).

3. Safety Requirements

Vehicles & Floats

• Drivers must be properly licensed.
• Vehicles must be insured and street legal.
• Floats and trailers must be structurally secure.
• Decorations must not obstruct driver visibility.
• No riders may hang from moving vehicles.

Candy & Item Distribution

• Candy should be thrown softly into the crowd.
• Items other then candy must be handed directly to spectators at curbside.
• No hard objects, water balloons, aerosol sprays, or hazardous materials.

4. Prohibited Activities

• Alcohol or illegal substances.
• Weapons or hazardous materials.
• Political campaigning (unless officially designated).
• Unauthorized vendors.
• Confetti or materials requiring extensive clean-up unless approved.

5. Weather Policy

The parade will proceed rain or shine unless severe weather creates unsafe conditions. The City reserves the right to delay, re-route, or cancel if necessary.

6. Removal from Parade

Parade officials reserve the right to remove any entry that:

• Violates rules
• Creates unsafe conditions
• Fails to follow instructions