Bicentennial Parade

Celebrating Akron’s 200th Anniversary, we invite you to take part in the Akron Bicentennial Downtown Parade presented by Goodyear!

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10 am, neighborhood groups, houses of worship, civic groups, marching bands, schools, car clubs, athletic teams, choirs, businesses, and more are invited to participate in what will be the biggest Akron parade in the past 50 years! With an all-new parade route to mark our City’s 200th Anniversary, this will be one of the Bicentennial’s Signature Events of the year, not to be missed!

Let’s make history together! Plan to attend, be a unit, volunteer, or sponsor! 

  • To sign up, please complete the Akron Bicentennial Parade application. 
  • Download Parade and Float guidelines HERE
  • Click HERE to purchase a float, balloon, or banner.
  • To download a sponsorship packet, click HERE
  • Volunteer opportunities are available! Click HERE to sign up.
  • View the Bicentennial Parade Route Map HERE