Applications for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade are Live!

As spring approaches, the communities of Bellevue and Dayton begin preparing for a cherished tradition—the 97th annual Bellevue-Dayton Memorial Day Parade. Each year, organizations, veterans, families, and community groups from across the Tri-State area come together to honor the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country. With this year marking the 97th parade, organizers hope to make it one of the most memorable tributes yet and are inviting local groups and supporters to help make it the #1 Memorial Day parade in Kentucky.

The parade will begin on Monday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Monument in Dayton (709 6th Avenue) and will conclude at the Bellevue Veterans Club. There is no entry fee to participate, and all organizations are encouraged to join in honoring our veterans. Those interested should complete and return an entry form as soon as possible; participants will receive their parade lineup location about ten days before the event. Forms and donations can be sent to the City of Dayton, 514 6th Avenue, Dayton, KY 41074.