One of the most celebrated and anticipated events in Town returns annually to kick off a new year of fun and festivities in Town! The day starts with a traditional parade, which ends at the Middleton Park Complex where food vendors, a craft market, fun “Kids Zone” and live music from local bands all await the revelers.
- Saturday, February 21, 2026
- NOON – 4:00 PM
- Parade starts: 11:00 AM at Keziah St
- Middleton Park Complex • 4610 E Dolphin Dr.
- Free
The parade begins at 11:00 AM at Keziah Street and ends at SE 46th Street. The festival, located at Middleton Park, will be from 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come on out for good people, food and entertainment!
The festival will follow at the end of the parade, on the Middleton Park extension soccer field. Enjoy a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, crafts, kid’s activities, pet costume contest and more! No fee for parade entries for people or pets!
To enter your golf cart or float in the parade, pick up forms at the Recreation Center. Prizes will be awarded for best float and most spirited float.
Enter your dog in the Pet Costume Parade, the Pet Parade will leave from the soccer field and circle Middleton Park at 2:30 pm. Awards will be presented for the “best dressed.”
If you or your business would like to participate in the festival, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 910-278-5518.
