Essex Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Parade leaves the fairgrounds by St. James Church on Route 2A at 10:00a.m.
The pre-parade program begins at 9:30a.m. at the 5 Corners and features the placing of the wreaths in Veterans’ Memorial Park, as well as recognition of our Grand Marshals, patriotic music, student essay readings, and more.
The parade is emceed and announced from the 5 Corners.
The parade’s theme is “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.”
Join us to see civic organizations, businesses, non-profits, families, friends, bands, and sports/school groups who have created a float, formed a marching group, recruited a bike brigade, or are showing off a fire truck, tractor, motorcycle, or old car.
PARADE ROUTE: FROM ST. JAMES CHURCH, ROUTE 2A TO 5 CORNERS, UP PEARL STREET TO MAIN ENTRANCE AT CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION