Parade Day

Daisy Art Parade 2025- PLAN AHEAD: Times And Places for Parade Day

Daisy Parade 2025 Info

This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, May 10. 

SCHEDULE

8:00 AM: Sign-in table/info booth opens at Kirk Ave and Jefferson St 

11:00 AM: Parade lineup begins on Kirk Ave (between 1st and Jeff) 

12:00 PM: Parade marches forward from Kirk and 1st

1:00 PM: Parade Ends at Henrietta Lacks Plaza

1:00-2:30 PM: Post-Parade Performance Showcase at Henrietta Lacks Plaza

2:30 PM: Group Drone Photo (walk on sidewalks towards Campbell Avenue)

 

PARADE ROUTE

Volunteer for the Parade!

Learn about our collaboration!

This year, we are working with the Street Performer Expo to bring you a community-led weekend in downtown Roanoke! The Street Performer Expo will bring entertainment, food, and joy from Friday night all the way through Sunday! There will be lots of performances, vendors, and more, so stick around after the parade to explore the Expo and what Busk Roanoke! has to offer!

Krewes

A Krewe is a social group that wants to do something for others, like a barn raising or in this case a float building. You don’t have to be an artist or creative to be in a Krewe, but you should like rolling up your sleeves! Find a venue that suits you and maybe they will sponsor your krewe. Find teachers, nurses, community activists, neighborhood advocates, social justice warriors, people who like to cook, plan events, do crafts, play music, build stuff, take photos, make clothes, or whatever floats the boat! Sign up for our newsletter to find krewes that interest you.

Daisy Art Parade

Making art can bring purpose and healing when our lives are stressful. Making art can bring people together, build community, and help communities have common purpose with their neighbors. We want to help the citizens of our city start making community art.

PARADE GUIDELINES
 
  • The Parade will go on: rain, snow or shine. Have a wet weather plan.
  • The parade is open to all peoples, nationalities, creeds, orientations, and economic status.
  • Parade art and costumes should be handmade and locally (or regionally) made.
  • Everything should be people powered, we don’t want to breathe exhaust fumes.
  • The parade is family friendly; adults are encouraged to participate—even without kids.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Throwing candy or party favors is not permitted. They can be handed out.
  • The parade is a celebration of identity and belonging, not a platform to protest.
  • The parade promotes our community, advertising particular businesses is discouraged.
  • All parade entries must emphasize SAFETY! Please make sure your creation has good visibility, is easy to operate and control, and is safe for other parade participants.
  • Remember, we are parading outdoors so consider wind when you are building.
  • Krewe registration is required for all groups.
  • Participating Krewes will be provided line up numbers and name identification and qualify for Prizes.
  • All parade participants do so at their own risk, written waivers are required and available during online registration, and at the parade.
  • Individual registration will be available closer to parade day.
  • Participants must sign in at the registration desk on Parade Day—which will be located at the parade starting location.
  • The Registration station will open at 8 am on parade day. Come early and hang out! 

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