Mark your calendars! The 2026 Heritage Festival and Parade will take place on Saturday, September 19 in Downtown Mason! The event will feature kids’ activities, vendors, cultural displays, music entertainment, and more. The annual Heritage Festival Parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by activities and entertainment throughout Downtown Mason until 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is a great opportunity for Mason to come together and celebrate the rich identities within the community.
The annual Heritage Festival Parade will kick off the day’s activities beginning at 3:00 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of Foxfield Drive and Mason-Montgomery Road, just north of the Mason Municipal Center. The parade will then head north on Mason-Montgomery Road and continue west onto West Main Street towards the Downtown Plaza, concluding on Reading Road near 4th Avenue. The community is encouraged to watch the parade near the Downtown Plaza to enjoy short performances by parade participants.
Immediately following the parade, the festival will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Mason. Participants can stroll along West Main Street and enjoy live music, food vendors, exhibitors and kids’ activities throughout the evening until 9:00 p.m. This year’s entertainment schedule includes music by My Sister Sarah at 4:30 p.m. followed by a performance by The Remains at 6:45 p.m. The event will conclude with a drone show immediately following The Remains’ performance at approximately 9:00 p.m. The community is encouraged to come together for an evening of fun, entertainment and community connection!
For the safety of event participants, various road closures will take place throughout the day on Saturday, September 19. Beginning at 12:00 p.m., Foxfield Drive from Mason-Montgomery Road to the east side of the Mason Community Center parking lot will be closed for parade staging and assembly. Foxfield Drive is anticipated to reopen at the conclusion of the parade at 4:00 p.m.
West Main Street from Reading Road to N. Forest/S. Forest Avenue and N. West Street from West Main Street to W. Church Street will be closed beginning at 12:00 p.m. for event staging and assembly for the duration of the parade and festival. It is anticipated that the road will reopen by midnight.
Mason-Montgomery Road from Foxfield Drive to Main Street will close at 2:45 p.m. for the duration of the parade. It is anticipated that Foxfield Drive and Mason-Montgomery Road will reopen by 4:00 p.m.
West Main Street from N. East/S. East Street to 2nd Avenue will be closed beginning at 2:45 p.m. for the duration of the parade and festival. It is anticipated that the road will reopen by midnight.
Detour signs will be posted prior to the parade and festival. Electronic message boards will also be utilized advising of the event and road closures. Thank you for the community’s patience as we aim to deliver a safe event.
Parking will be available for parade staging participants at Mason Community Center’s parking lots. At the conclusion of the parade, the City will be offering complimentary shuttles to and from 2nd Avenue, near Peoples First Savings Bank, to Mason Community Center. Community members attending the festival are encouraged to park at Mason Community Center, Mason Municipal Aquatic Center, or Corwin M. Nixon Park and take the complimentary shuttle to the event site. A shuttle will continuously run through the duration of the event.
City of Mason Facility Operations
Due to the extent of activities taking place on the Mason Municipal and Community Center Campus, Mason Community Center will be open with modified hours from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. Mason Municipal Aquatic Center will be closed on Saturday, September 19 and will reopen with normal operating hours on Sunday, September 20.
Stay connected with us for the latest event updates on Instagram, X and Facebook. For questions regarding the event, please contact the City of Mason at 513.229.8500.
Interested in participating in this year’s event? Please select and complete the applications below.
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Volunteers of all abilities are needed to help make this event a success! Volunteers ages 14+ are welcome to sign up. Organizations or groups who gather at least ten people to volunteer for a four-hour shift will receive a $200 donation to their organization or group from the City of Mason.
*All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer waiver. Waivers may be completed and returned via email prior to the event by sending completed forms to ([email protected]) or they may be filled out on-site upon arrival. Please note that volunteers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian signature.