2026 De Soto Grand Parade, Presented by Cox Chevrolet

Join us for the spectacular De Soto Grand Parade on April 25, 2026! 🎊 This renowned event, one of the largest parades in the Southeastern US, will feature over 150 entries and draw more than 100,000 spectators to enjoy the vibrant illuminated floats as they pass through the streets of Bradenton.

🌟 Highlights of the Event:

• Witness the stunning display of floats and meet our newly crowned Queen and Princess along with the iconic Hernando de Soto!
• Don't miss out on the fun giveaways like beads and coins during the parade! 🎁

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pre-Parade Block Party:
Kick off the festivities with a Block Party starting at 2:00 PM, sponsored by Heintz Law and IHeart Radio! The celebration will feature:

• Live music 🎶
• Street vendors 🍔
• A Kids Zone, presented by the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County 🧸

✨ Parade Details:
The Grand Parade steps off at 6:30 PM, starting along Manatee Avenue. Be aware of road closures:

• 1:00 PM: Westbound Manatee Avenue closed for staging
• 5:00 PM: Closing of the remaining stretch to set up crowd control measures.

🚦 Enjoy easy access with northbound lanes of the Green Bridge remaining open! Prepare for a fantastic community celebration full of excitement and joy.

📍 Event Location: 803 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205-8673, United States

🔗 For more information, visit desotohq.com/grand-parade.