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With marching bands from across Canada and the United States, the Festival's official mascot Treble Clef, and whimsical floats and performers, the Grande Festival Parade is fun for the whole family. 

To find out more specific information about the Parade, or if you would like to help, please see our Contact page.

When & where

Saturday June 19th, 2010
11:00am
The parade begins at Central Park; travels along New Street and James Street to City Hall; then turns north on Brant Street, ending at Central High School.  Specific details on this year's performers including parade prelude and encore performances are below and will be updated as further events and artists are confirmed.

2010 Performers

PARADE SPECIAL PARTICIPANTS
This year's grand marshall to be shared in a salute to our peacekeeping forces, Gerard Murphy Festival President, Mike Wallace MP, and Burlington Mayor Cam Jackson.

BAND COMPETITION AWARDS PRESENTATION
Immediately following the Parade at approximately 12:30 PM the Awards will be presented at our Caroline and Brant Streets location.

2010 Prelude to the Parade

Join us at the City Hall stage on Saturday morning beginning 9:30am for some pre-parade entertainment.

2010 Encore Performances

After the parade stroll down to Brant and Caroline for the award presentation and some encore performances by your favourite bands, 1pm to 4pm.