The Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 53rd Annual Roche de Boeuf Festival & Parade on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. The festivities will begin with a morning Parade starting at Michigan Ave. & Farnsworth Rd. (See map below for Parade Route).
For those walking in the parade, the Parade Line-Up will begin at 9:00 am with the kick-off time of 10:00 am
LCDP will have a float in the Parade (Spot 40). All endorsed candidates and local democrats are welcome to walk with the party. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and sunscreen. If you are able to bring some candy to throw, that is a huge help.
Participant Drop-off - Michigan Ave & Ohio Street, Downtown Waterville
Free parking and shuttle services are provided (typically by Browning Masonic, 8883 Browning Drive, Waterville, OH 43566), from designated drop-off spots, though shuttles.
After the Parade, festivities will include: a Car Show, Children's area featuring a DJ, bounce houses, characters, face painting, balloon twist artists, Local Dance Groups, 100’s of Local vendors, an Artisan area featuring dozens of local artists, a full array of food trucks and several local restaurants.
