Children’s Parade

Parade, 2008
This Cinderella-themed float took top honors in the 2008 edition of the Meadowbrook Children’s Parade

The Children’s Parade in June is a favorite event among kids of all ages, having been held annually since 1951. Each year a theme is established and neighborhood children enjoy dressing up and marching along. Participants often include a fire engine or ambulance, and the French Road Elementary School band traditionally leads the way.

Long followed by a neighborhood picnic under a tent, in recent years the parade has ended with an ice cream social and entertainment provided by a popular children’s band or entertainer.

The 2025 edition of the Children’s Parade was held on Saturday, May 31 at 11 AM. After the parade, Rich the Magic Man provided entertainment and a craft table was provided by Lemon Squeezy Art Studio. This year’s event organizers were Anna Reguero, Joseph Sroka, and Greg Wood.

Questions? Feedback? Send email to parade@meadowbrookbrighton.org.

The photos below were taken at the 2025 edition of the Children’s Parade, and were graciously provided by Craig Lawson. He even took the time to add helpful captions!

1 PreParade Will it start soon Is it too rainy
1 PreParade Will it start soon Is it too rainy
2 PreParade Rain's finished It all starts here
2 PreParade Rain's finished It all starts here
3 PreParade Helpers arrive to set up
3 PreParade Helpers arrive to set up
4 PreParade More help arrives
4 PreParade More help arrives
5 PreParade The Brighton Fire Department and the Brighton Police arrive
5 PreParade The Brighton Fire Department and the Brighton Police arrive
6 PreParade Parents and kids begin arriving
6 PreParade Parents and kids begin arriving
7 PreParade Banners are laid out
7 PreParade Banners are laid out
8 PreParade Places are found and taken
8 PreParade Places are found and taken
9 PreParade Ready to march
9 PreParade Ready to march
10 The Parade Begins! 1
10 The Parade Begins! 1
11 The Parade Begins! 2
11 The Parade Begins! 2
12 The Parade Continues down Hollywood 1
12 The Parade Continues down Hollywood 1
13 The Parade Continues down Hollywood 2
13 The Parade Continues down Hollywood 2
14 The Parade Reaches Avalon
14 The Parade Reaches Avalon
15 The Parade Returning down Antlers 1
15 The Parade Returning down Antlers 1
16 The Parade Returning down Antlers 2
16 The Parade Returning down Antlers 2
17 The Parade Returning down Antlers 3
17 The Parade Returning down Antlers 3
18 PostParade The Craft table 1
18 PostParade The Craft table 1
19 PostParade The Craft table 2
19 PostParade The Craft table 2
20 PostParade Fire Fighting Equipment (and ice cream) on display 1
20 PostParade Fire Fighting Equipment (and ice cream) on display 1
21 PostParade Fire Fighting Equipment on display 2
21 PostParade Fire Fighting Equipment on display 2
22 Post Parade Rich arrives, finds helpers 1
22 Post Parade Rich arrives, finds helpers 1
23 Post Parade Helpers become volunteers as Rich starts enchanting the kids 1
23 Post Parade Helpers become volunteers as Rich starts enchanting the kids 1
24 Post Parade Helpers become volunteers as Rich starts enchanting the kids 2
24 Post Parade Helpers become volunteers as Rich starts enchanting the kids 2
25 Post Parade Rich enchants the kids 1
25 Post Parade Rich enchants the kids 1
26 Post Parade Rich enchants the kids 2
26 Post Parade Rich enchants the kids 2
27 Post Parade Rich has their attention
27 Post Parade Rich has their attention
28 Post Parade And has them laughing
28 Post Parade And has them laughing
29 Post Parade Rich captures the parents attention, too
29 Post Parade Rich captures the parents attention, too
30 the show goes on
30 the show goes on

The 2024 edition of the children’s parade and ice cream social was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11 a.m. After the parade, Rich the Magic Man provided entertainment.

The photos below were taken at the 2024 edition of the Children’s Parade, and were graciously provided by Laura Walters, Anna Reguero, and Joe Sroka.

The photos below were taken at the 2023 edition of the Children’s Parade, and were graciously provided by Madi Watson.

The photos below were taken at the 2022 edition of the Children’s Parade, and were graciously provided by Jen Allen.