Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

401 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44702
United States

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Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

Grand Parade presented by Certified Angus Beef

Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

Sat, Aug 8th

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)

Grand Parade presented by Certified Angus Beef

Cost: $0.00 - $20.00 USD

Booking options: General Admission, Open to Public

Ages: All Ages

Plan to spend:

Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

Saturday, August 8th 2026

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)

Get ready for a unique sight in Canton, Ohio!

Thousands of spectators camp out to secure their spots for the 8:00 am parade. This cherished tradition, dating back to 1963, draws around 200,000 people annually, making it the 5th largest parade in the country and Canton's biggest free event.

Join the fun with helium balloons, marching bands, colorful floats, dance troupes, and enthusiastic football fans. Don't miss the stars of the show, the 2026 Enshrinees and returning Hall of Famers!

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Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

First Friday - Fire Up Downtown

Visit Canton Welcome Center | Downtown Canton

First Friday - Fire Up Downtown

We are excited to announce the theme for our April First Friday! Join us on Friday, April 3rd as Fire Up Downtown returns! We will have the Ohio Burn Unit, Estranged Fire Arts LLC, & Untamed Flames who will be doing pop up fire performances all over downtown Canton! The Canton Fire Department will also have their Antique Fire Engine on display for all to see! This is one First Friday you will not want to miss!