2026 Labor Day Parade
Join the Springfield Central Labor Council for the 2026 Labor Day Parade, picnic, car show, and live music.
A new route for 2026
The parade steps off from a new starting point this year — Grant Ave. by JFK Stadium — and winds its way to the festivities at Fassnight Grove Park.
Watch for street closures along Grant Ave., Grand Street, and Campbell Ave. on parade morning.
Step off — Grant Ave. by JFK Stadium
The parade starts at 10:30 AM on Grant Ave. beside JFK Stadium.
North on Grant, east on Grand
The route travels north on Grant Ave. to Grand Street, then east on Grand Street to Campbell Ave.
South on Campbell to Fassnight Grove Park
The parade turns south on Campbell Ave. and finishes at Fassnight Grove Park — where the party begins.
The full Labor Day lineup
Parade
Steps off at 10:30 AM from Grant Ave. by JFK Stadium and ends at Fassnight Grove Park.
Picnic
A free community picnic at Fassnight Park following the parade.
Car Show
10 AM–2 PM at Fassnight Park — street rods, antiques, motorcycles, and more.
Live Music
Bands playing at the park throughout the day.
See you on Labor Day
Monday, September 7 at 10:30 AM — all events are free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Springfield Central Labor Council