Parade Cinco de Mayo 2026
Sat, May 16
|South 24th St. from D to L Streets
The largest parade in the Midwest is back, bringing more than 25,000 spectators together for vibrant floats, beautiful horses, energetic bands, and nonstop celebration, presented by Sweet 98 and WoodmenLife.


Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
South 24th St. from D to L Streets, S 24th St, Omaha, NE, USA
About the event
PARADE INFO
The largest parade in the Midwest is back, bringing more than 25,000 spectators together for vibrant floats, beautiful horses, energetic bands, and nonstop celebration, presented by Sweet 98 and WoodmenLife.
Join us on Saturday, May 16th @ 9:30 a.m. for Omaha's largest parade!
ROUTE
Historic South 24th Street from D to L Streets
Presented by Sweet 98.5 and Woodmen Life, and sponsored by NFM, Union Pacific, Cox, Chesterman Coca-Cola, American Classifieds, US Army, Metropolitan Community College (MCC), American National Bank and Fortrex.
GRAND MARSHALS (TBD)
PARADE CONTEST & PRIZES
Get creative with your parade float for a chance to win one of the following awards:
• El Alma de la Fiesta (Award for Best Float)
• El Más Chingón (Award for Best Car)
• Estrella del Espectáculo (Award for Best Entertainment)
• El Más Extravagante (Award for Most Extravagant Display)
This is NOT the registration to participate in the parade. Please visit this link to register for a parade entry.
Free Attendance
General Admission
Free Attendance
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