100th Anniversary ยท Sat & Sun at 5:00 PM

The Parade

Decorated floats, marching bands, fire trucks, and community groups winding through downtown Mascoutah โ€” twice.

๐Ÿ“… Aug 1 & Aug 2
โฐ 5:00 PM Both Days
๐Ÿ“ Main Street, Mascoutah

Parade Schedule

Saturday

August 1, 2026
5:00 PM

Decorated floats, marching bands from local schools, community groups, and fire trucks down Main Street.

Sunday

August 2, 2026
5:00 PM

Second parade โ€” same great route, same great community spirit. Don't miss either one!

Parade Route

1
Start: Mascoutah Ace Hardware

101 E Main Street โ€” Parade staging and start point

2
West on Main Street

Pass City Hall, downtown shops & restaurants

3
Turn Right onto 6th Street

Head north past the Elementary School

4
End: Mascoutah Middle School

846 N 6th Street โ€” Parade dispersal point

* Route and timing subject to change. Follow directions from parade marshals and local authorities.
DOWNTOWN MASCOUTAH MARKET ST JEFFERSON ST (IL-4) RAILWAY ST 6TH STREET 10TH ST CHURCH ST MAIN STREET (IL-177) STATE ST ACE HARDWARE CITY HALL ELEM SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEVE PARK ๐ŸŽช Festival Site S START โ†ฑ E END LEGEND Parade Route Start Point End Point N

Viewing Tips

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Arrive before 5:00 PM to secure your spot โ€” Main Street fills up fast near the start.

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Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. The sidewalks along Main Street are the prime viewing zones.

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Apply sunscreen before the parade โ€” especially important for the Saturday parade when it's hottest.

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Best sightlines are near City Hall in the middle of downtown โ€” floats look great from there.

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Street parking is available on side streets. Arrive early for the closest spots to Main Street.

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Cheer loud! Marching bands, community floats, fire trucks, and special guests line the route.

Float Registration

Register your float, vehicle, marching group, or community organization for the 100th Anniversary Mascoutah Homecoming Parade! All entries are welcome.

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 24th, 2026

Saturday parade limited to the FIRST 100 APPROVED ENTRIES

Register Your Float →

Questions? Email contactthemia@gmail.com. Fees can be sent to: PO Box 15, Mascoutah, IL. Visit our Facebook page.