07/25/2026
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🍉🎉 TOMORROW IS PARADE DAY! 🎉🍉
The 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival Parade is rolling into town, and we can't wait to see everyone on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 AM! 🇺🇸🍉
Whether you're participating or cheering from the sidelines, here's everything you need to know!
📍 PARADE LINEUP
🏫 Cave City Middle School
711 N. Main Street
Cave City, AR 72521
🕗 Lineup Begins: 8:00 AM
🕙 Parade Starts: 10:00 AM (Sharp!)
⏰ Please arrive early to check in and get into your assigned lineup position.
🚜 PARADE ROUTE
➡️ Exit Cave City Middle School
➡️ Right onto Highway 167 (Main Street)
➡️ Travel south through downtown Cave City
➡️ Right onto W. South Street toward Cave City Park
➡️ Right onto Christian Street
➡️ Left onto West Center Street
➡️ Right onto Matlock Street to exit
⚠️ Please DO NOT return to Highway 167 after exiting the parade route.
🍉 PARADE REMINDERS
🚶 Walking with Floats
To help keep the parade moving on schedule, we encourage participants to remain on their floats or in their vehicles whenever possible.
🏆 Float Decorating Contest
Entering the contest?
✅ Check in during lineup to receive your judging number.
✅ Display your number on the passenger side of your float or parade vehicle where judges can easily see it.
🇺🇸 2026 Parade Theme: Patriotic Watermelons 🍉
Show us your creativity—we can't wait to see your patriotic spirit!
❤️ Thank you for helping us make this one of Arkansas' sweetest traditions. We'll see everyone on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 AM!
