2026 Memorial Day Parade Presented by Citizens State Bank
Date and Time
Monday May 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
9:00am Ceremony on Courthouse lawn
9:00am Parade Line Up
10:00am Parade
Location
Beautiful Downtown New Castle, Indiana
Watch Facebook for parade route and road closure updates.
Fees/Admission
Participation in the parade is FREE, but all entries MUST be registered. Those registering after May 21 or who are not registered will have a $25 fee.
Registration closes Thursday, May 21, 2025
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Contact Information
765-529-5210
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Description
The New Castle Henry County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade presented by Citizens State Bank.
The Midwest's largest Memorial Day Parade!
Theme: Henry County's Tribute: Remembering Our Fallen, Honoring the Brave
We ask that floats and those participating add a Henry County resident's photo and/or the name of a fallen service member.
9 am - Memorial Day Ceremony on the east side of the Henry County Courthouse
10 am - Memorial Day Parade
Sponsorship closes May 1, 2026, for the window cling print deadline. Closes May 16 for the program print deadline. Sponsorships after May 1st may not be included in the window cling benefit.
Parade entry registration closes May 21, 2026 - Registration fee of $25 after May 21.
Memorial Day Parade Sponsor $250- Sponsor receives promotion on the Chamber website registration page, social media, Chamber Eblast, and Veterans ceremony program, and will be included in the sponsor listing on the window cling at the corner of Main St. and Broad St. in downtown New Castle.
Port-A-John Sponsor $100 (for one)/$450 (for all five at the event) - How fun! Sponsor a port-a-john! Business logo and snarky signage on one port-a-john door. Website and social media recognition. $450 sponsor would receive the company logo on the Broad and Main Streets window clings. $100 will not be on window clings.
Special Feature Sponsor $400 - Dixie the Praying Dog --A crowd favorite! Business name on window clings at the corner of Main and Broad Street in downtown New Castle. You will receive promotion on the Chamber website registration page, social media post, Veterans ceremony program, and Chamber Eblast.
MUST reserve sponsorship by May 1, 2026, to be included in window clings. Sponsors received after May 1st will not be included on window clings.
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