Madison Street Festival: The day starts with a parade!

The Madison Street Festival will be held this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Madison. For more information, check out www.madisonstreetfestival.org.

MADISON – The Madison Street Festival parade this Saturday is a not-to-miss tradition for many festivalgoers. The community parade shows off youngsters in sports, music and civic-minded groups. City politicians wave to constituents. First-responders march. Small businesses advertise their wares and services. An assortment of fun parade entries, will make their way through the cheering crowds from Mill Road to Front Street.

The parade will start on Skate Park Drive at 9 a.m. and proceed down Mill Road and Church, Front and Sullivan streets. Parade units will disperse at Madison Elementary School.

Grab a seat to view from any of these roads to see the many participants from dancers to school bands, cheerleaders, mascots, and more!

Don’t miss the MSF Opening Ceremonies at the Church Street Stage immediately following the Parade.