The King Wamba Parade is Saturday, June 1, 2024, 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
2024 King Wamba and Queen Sancha
Dan Finkel and Shelly Varelli
Long time residents and true OWE Royalty.
2024 Grand Marshall
Jessica Crossfield
Handmade Toledo Owner and founding member of the Glass City Rollers
2024 Neighborhood Champion
Lawrence Stine
Historian and Author of the Historic Old West End page
Parade Participants
Toledo Area Corgi club
Ottawa Tavern featuring Ice Cream Militia
Reynold Corner Rams Cheer
YWCA of NWO
Gary and Roger Douglass
Lai'Launi "Baby Miss Toledo"
Citizens for Rogers
Rising Star Dance Academy
Toledo Public Schools
Detroit Party Marching Band
Culture Clash Featuring She Speaks
Imagine Madison School of Arts
Famed Studio
Old West End Social Committee
Collingwood Presbyterian Church
Judge Jim Anderson
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity
America Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Toledo School for the Arts
Glass City Steel
And many more!
Registration
You may register by mail -or- online by May 29, 2024.
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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, 2024. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Fees: There is a $100 fee for Political Entries ONLY. (Elected officials, candidates and ballot issues only).
