Each year the parade seems to get bigger and better, thanks to the Stonelick Township Firefighters Association, who is responsible for this major event. The parade each year is a colorful and exciting way to announce the opening of the fair. Visitors are welcome to sit in the grandstand, watch the parade, and then roam around the fairgrounds to get an idea of what will be at the fair at no charge. All the 4-H and FFA livestock will have arrived and many of the vendors will be open for business. Unfortunately, the rides cannot be operated until given the okay by the state inspector on Monday morning.

To help with the flow of traffic due to the parade, please take note:

Anyone walking into the fairgrounds, please use the walk-in gates on Western Ave. or the State Route 132 gate.

Anyone driving onto the fairgrounds between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., please use the State Route 132 gate.

If you would like to be a part of this year’s parade, or have any questions about the parade, please contact the Firefighters Association, using their non-emergency phone number — 513.732.1136