The King Wamba Parade is Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Kick off Festival!
The parade starts at 10 am at Robinwood and Collins St. (Glenwood Elementary School). This eclectic convergence of art, music, street theater, and visual wonder will process south through the Old West End (Robinwood, Bancroft, Collingwood) ending at Collingwood and Floyd (Collingwood Presbyterian Church).
The coronation of King Wamba and Queen Sancha will take place on the steps of the Toledo Museum of Art.
Contact:
KingWambaParade@gmail.com
Registration
You may register online by May 29, 2025.
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“Toledo's best and most eccentric parade!!”
–THE TOLEDO CITY PAPER
Parade Details
Check in 8:30-9:45, step-off at 10 a.m.
Staging is first come first served, so the sooner you arrive at check in, the closer to the front of the parade you will be.
Parade Route: The parade route is 1.8 miles long and begins near Glenwood Elementary (Robinwood and Collins).
Check In Location: Corner of Nesslewood and Robinwood Avenues, adjacent to Glenwood Elementary School. Turn on Nesslewood from Detroit Ave. Look for signage.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 29th, 2025. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Fees: There is a $100 fee for Political Entries ONLY. (Elected officials, candidates and ballot issues only).
