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Be In the Autumnfest Parade

 

Woonsocket – The 46th Autumnfest Celebration is on track to be a fantastic celebration.  One of the highlights of Autumnfest is always the 10-Division Parade.  The parade is held the morning of Columbus Day.  This year that day is October 14, 2024.  Now is the time to secure your school, group or organization placement in this year’s parade.

 

Tom Gray, Autumnfest Parade Coordinator said, “There is still time to get your group into this year’s parade.  We welcome all organizations to be a part of the great Autumnfest Parade experience.  You have until September 30, 2024 to be included.”

 

Spaces are filling up fast but your school band or your organization (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sports Team, Dance Studio, etc.) can enter a float or march in the parade.   

 

The Autumnfest Parade is viewed by thousands that turn out each year to watch.  Plus, both Woonsocket radio stations broadcast the parade live.  The parade is streamed on the internet live and the parade is also videotaped and broadcast on Cable TV.

 

To be in the Autumnfest Parade, please visit our website, www.autumnfest.org and click Parade.  Fill out the form and hit submit.  Tom Gray will then contact you with more information.

 

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