2024 De Soto Grand Parade
- When: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7:30 pm
- Location: 803 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton, 34205
- Cost: Free
With over 150 entries, the De Soto Grand Parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the Southeastern United States. Over 100,000 people line the streets of Bradenton to view the illuminated floats. Spectators can also catch a glimpse of our new Hernando de Soto, Captain of the Crewe and their newly crowned Queen and Princess. Beads, coins and other fun items are handed to the crowd throughout the night.
MAJOR CHANGES:
The parade will now start in downtown Bradenton, where crowds will be able to watch floats stage before they stream down Manatee Avenue. Our goal is to bring a family-friendly downtown, “street party” hours before the parade steps off. The festivities will include a 5K race, live music, street vendors and children’s activities, leading up to the parade’s 8PM start.
- Website: desotohq.com
- Category: Family Fun, Free
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