Memorial Day parade planned in Nashville

The community event will begin at noon May 25 and feature parade entries, food and activities

Crowd waving small American flags outdoors near trees and red, white and blue balloons.

The Nashville Memorial Day Parade will begin at noon May 25 and include parade entries, food trucks, bounce houses and barbecue chicken dinners benefiting the Prime Cuts 4-H Group.

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Published May 12, 2026 - 2:48 p.m.

The Nashville Memorial Day parade will be held May 25, beginning at noon.

Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in the parade.

Parade entries are being accepted, including floats, antique cars, tractors, military vehicles and side-by-sides. Side-by-sides must be clean.

Activities also will include a coffee truck, ice cream truck and bounce houses at the new water department entrance. The bounce houses will be provided by the Jolly Farmers 4-H Group.

Buckeye Deli will have barbecue chicken dinners available, with proceeds benefiting the Prime Cuts 4-H Group.

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