Memorial Day Parade

Over the past few years, Sylvania's Memorial Day Celebration has become one of the largest and best attended in Northwest Ohio.  On behalf of Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, local Veterans groups, and the City of Sylvania, we would like to invite you to be a part of this year's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies which will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Memorial Day Parade Rules and Guidelines   

- Candy or like items are not allowed to be thrown/passed out during the parade. This is strictly enforced and any violators will be escorted out of the parade and will not be permitted to attend any future parades. This is to ensure the safety of all parade participants and spectators, thank you for understanding!
    
- Parade will launch Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:15 AM.
    
- Parade staging will begin at 9:20 AM & 9:40 AM on Silica Drive

    -- Late arrival could result in placement at the back of the parade line
    
- All participants must have a patriotic theme to their unit or float; campaigning not permitted
    
- Any entry considering use of live animals must provide clean up service for all waste created by animals
    
- Once the parade starts, there will be no entering or exiting a parade vehicle
    
- Don't forget your entertainment element!

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