Join The Parade & Celebrate our 50th Anniversary!
The 2025 North Ridgeville Corn Festival Grande Parade is a beloved community tradition that brings together families, neighbors, and local organizations in a vibrant celebration of summer and hometown pride.
From dazzling floats and spirited marching bands to colorful costumed groups and playful novelty units, there’s something for everyone to enjoy along our route. Whether participating or cheering from the curb, you’ll feel the energy and excitement as each unit passes.
Come share in the fun and festive atmosphere as we kick off this year’s festival with a family-friendly procession through our lively city streets.
There have been big changes this year: we’ve moved staging to Ranger Way and updated all the details. Please read this page with great care. Our goal is to make this a pain-free and fun event.
🆕What’s New for Sunday, August 10th, 2025
New Staging Location: We’re moving the lineup onto Ranger Way. Check-in is now at the intersection of Ranger Way and Bainbridge Road. Look for “Corn Festival Parade Check-In” signs and volunteers in bright yellow or green shirts.
Updated Route: Our old route had us staging at the School Campus Parking Lot and returning to that same lot. This year, we are staging on Ranger Way in one long line (right lane only). We will also return to Ranger Way at the end of the parade. The road will remain closed for the entire parade.
☑️Check-In Times & Priority Units:
Priority Units: The Honor Guard, Mayor, Golden Kernel, Mascots, and High School Band (and others) will be asked to arrive at 12:00 PM to be placed up front in the lineup. We will also email you to remind you to arrive at 12:00 PM.
All other units should arrive at 12:15 PM for general check-in. Based on their arrival order, units will be placed in line.
Check-in will close at 1:15 PM.
Procession Time: 1:30 PM sharp—no exceptions.
Parade Route
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Large Government Vehicles (Plow, Salt, Engineering, and Others) Staging: You have special directions. When you arrive, please use the School Campus Main Drive off Bainbridge Rd. Take Main Drive to the intersection, Turn Left (west), then Turn at the NEXT Right, follow the road down and around, then STOP & Hold just before entering Ranger Way or behind another large vehicle; there is no special order. A Parade Manager will come to you, check you in, and provide any additional instructions.
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Large Government Vehicle Special Instructions
- Overflow/Late Arrival Area: If you arrive and are un-registered (or can’t make it by 12:45 PM), you may be directed to our overflow staging area at the North Ridgeville Service Department (35010 Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039), which is off Kensington Dr. A lane will be coned off for you to line up.
Participant Parking for Non-Procession Vehicles: If you’re participating in the parade but have a vehicle that is not part of the procession, please park in the marked areas at the North Ridgeville Service Center (35010 Bainbridge Rd). This helps keep the staging area clear and organized.
✍️Check-In & Day-Of Instructions
1. ✅Arrival & Check-In
When: Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Priority Units (first-in-line): Arrive at 12:00 PM for check-in.
All Other Units: Check-in begins at 12:15 PM and runs until 12:45 PM.
Where to Go: Enter Ranger Way at Bainbridge. (GPS: “Ranger Way & Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039”). Volunteers in bright yellow or green shirts will check you in and direct you to your spot.
Parade Route
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- Large Government Vehicles (Plow, Salt, Engineering, and Others) Staging: You have special directions. When you arrive, please use the School Campus Main Drive off Bainbridge Rd. Take Main Drive to the intersection, Turn Left (west), then Turn at the NEXT Right, follow the road down and around, then STOP & Hold just before entering Ranger Way or behind another large vehicle; there is no special order. A Parade Manager will come to you, check you in, and provide any additional instructions.
Large Government Vehicle
Special Instructions
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- Late or Un-Registered Arrivals: If you arrive and are not yet registered (or can’t make it by 12:45 PM), you may be directed to our overflow staging area at the North Ridgeville Service Department (35010 Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039). This is off Kensington Dr; follow the “Late Entry” signage and cones to the coned-off lane where you will line up.
Participant Parking for Non-Procession Vehicles: If you’re participating in the parade but have a vehicle that is not part of the procession, please park in the marked areas at the North Ridgeville Service Center (35010 Bainbridge Rd). This helps keep the staging area clear and organized.
2. 🚨Route & Procession of the Parade
Procession Time: 1:30 PM sharp—no exceptions. Make sure your unit is in position by 1:15 PM.
Route Overview:
⬆️North on Ranger Way
⬅️Turn left (west) onto Center Ridge Road
⬅️Turn left (south) onto Root Road
⬅️Turn left (east) onto Bainbridge Road
⬅️Turn left (north) back onto Ranger Way
Disband just north of this point on Ranger Way
Traffic will be blocked from 1:00 PM to about 2:30 PM—please do not re-enter the route once it begins.
3. 🚰What to Bring & 🧢Wear
Water bottles & sun protection (hat/sunscreen)—it gets hot on Ranger Way.
Comfortable shoes—you’ll travel ≈ 1.5 miles.
Trash bags—bins are at Check-In and at the disband area.
Snacks—light, non-messy snacks to keep you fueled before and during the procession.
Decorations are welcome. Please do not use loose confetti or glitter.
4. 🦺Safety & Conduct
Lane Discipline: It’s very important that you keep to the right lane on Ranger Way. The left lane must remain clear for Police, Fire, and Parade Managers.
Candy & Giveaways: Only hand out candy or items—no throwing of candy or anything at all. Let’s keep everyone safe!
Animal Units: Animal units will be our final units in the parade.
Speed Limits: Max 5 mph—keep headlights off; use hazard flashers if needed.
Spacing: Maintain a 6 ft gap behind the unit in front of you.
Emergencies: Pull safely to the right shoulder and alert the Parade Chairman, Mario Cipriano – (440) 328-7420
5. 🚗Parking & 🚻Restrooms
Participant Parking: If you’re participating in the parade but have a vehicle not part of the procession, it must be parked at the North Ridgeville Service Center in the marked areas. Do not park along Ranger Way or near the staging lanes.
NO General Public Parking: The North Ridgeville Service Center lot (35010 Bainbridge Rd) is strictly for parade participants and their support vehicles. It is NOT for Festival or Parade Parking Spectators. All other festival attendees should use the designated festival parking lots (see the festival website for details).
Restrooms: 🚻 Portable units at Check-In (Ranger Way & Bainbridge) and the midpoint (Center Ridge & Bainbridge).
🛻Ready to Register?
Ready to join the fun?
Please complete the form below to secure your spot in the 2025 Grande Parade. Be sure to fill in all required fields and submit your registration by 11:59 PM on July 31, 2025. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to the page for full check-in instructions. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday the 10th on Ranger Way!