The Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade is a long-standing tradition in Ironton. Memorializing those who fought for our country's freedom the first parade was held in 1868 and has continued every year since.
This makes the Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade the oldest continuously running Memorial Day Parade in the United States. In its beginning Andrew Johnson was president and misfits were more a part of society than marching bands and soldiers. That didn't stop Ironton.
The parade in Ironton is recognized by Congress as the longest most continuous Memorial Day parade in the United States.
The parade begins at 09:30 a.m. on Memorial Day and consists of 12 divisions. In these divisions the tens of thousands of people lining the parade route are able to enjoy marching bands clowns funny cars dance studios fire trucks beauty queens and numerous floats from all around the Tri-State area. Approximately 1000 people participate in the parade making it a resounding success year after year.
Parade Route:
The Parade route begins on Center Street and ends on 6th Street and Park Avenue.
Participants make a left on 3rd Street and Center make a left at 3rd and Quincy Street and then make a left on 6th and Quincy Street. Participants then continue down 6th street until the end of the route at 6th Street and Park Avenue.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Center Street, Center St, Ironton, OH 45638, USA, United States