The 43rd Annual Main Street Festival kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, May 11, 2024. The fun begins with a parade at 9 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. along Main Street.
More than 50 parade participants including cool cars, walkers, and marchers will greet and entertain festival goers on Main Street between 6th and 8th Street. This year's Grand Marshal is Jane Abel, a valued member of the Laurel Board of Trade. There will be over 200 vendors, numerous community groups, first responders, and lots of fun for the children.
If you're unable to attend in person, don't worry! The Main Street Festival will broadcast live on Laurel TV and on the City of Laurel-Government Facebook page. Tune in to Comcast channels 996 and 71, or Verizon channel 12 for the Laurel TV broadcast. Alternatively, you can catch the livestream from anywhere on LaurelTV.org, and the Laurel TV official YouTube channel.
Here are a few things you should know before you head out:
- There's no specific parking area allocated for the parade and festival. Please park along the side streets and secure your viewing spot early.
- Remember to leave your pets at home unless they are designated service animals.
- If your little one happens to wander off, please come to the Missing Children's booth at the information staging area, which is located at 384 B on Main Street.
- Throughout the day, bands will be performing on three stages. One stage is located at the corner of "B" and Main Streets, another at the Quill Lot on 378 Main Street, and the third next to Oliver’s Tavern at 531 Main Street.
On behalf of Laurel Mayor Keith R. Sydnor, the City Council, City Staff, Laurel Board of Trade and the many sponsors and volunteers, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow for the 43rd Annual Main Street Festival.
