Join us for the 17th Annual BFK Children's Parade presented by ThedaCare!

Kids and their families are invited to stroll down College Avenue in themed costumes and non-motorized floats in a parade all about them!

• When: This event takes place on Wednesday, July 22 starting at 6pm. Families can arrive between 5:50 - 6:15pm and will be sent down College Ave in waves.
• Where: The parade will kick off in Houdini Plaza. After the parade there will be an after party in City Park with food trucks, free activities and entertainment, and an award ceremony.
• Cost: Free
  

Registration is free but required. Please register by Tuesday, July 21 to be eligible for judging. 

For large groups, please use the 2026 Group Registration from to sign up!

You will receive an email with reminders and a PDF of your team number on Tuesday, July 21 to print before the parade. Bibs will be available for pick-up if you do not have access to a printer.

By registering, you give the Building for Kids permission to use photos of your group for marketing purposes.