Reagan Kobler, Miss Webster Lake 2022, waves to the crowd during last year’s Mermaid Festival Parade. This year’s parade will be held Saturday, June 24. File photo.

Staff Report

NORTH WEBSTER — Themed as “Life is Better in North Webster,” the 2023 Mermaid Festival Parade is set to launch at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. A wide range of entries is expected, as participants will have the opportunity for a day of fun and merriment.

Roughly 1.5 miles long, the parade route will extend north on Main Street (SR 13) just past the North Webster Community Center. Lineup for the parade will be at the south end of North Webster.

Entries typically include groups, organizations, clubs, individuals and school bands. Past entries have included clowns, horses and antique vehicles. Festival queens are required to ride in the parade and entries are also open to anyone who participates in the Cutie parade.

Participating school bands will receive $750 travel money after participating in the parade; however, the bands are also judged and first place will receive $500, second place will receive $300 and third place will receive $200.

Winners will be notified following the parade.

There is still time to enter this year’s parade, as the deadline is not until June 16. For more information, visit northwebsterlionsclub.com/mermaid.html or call (574) 834-4316.