De Soto Grand Parade 2023

With over 150 entries, the De Soto Grand Parade is one of the largest and oldest parades in the Southeastern United States. Over 100,000 people line the streets of Bradenton to view the illuminated floats and catch a glimpse of our new Hernando de Soto, Captain of the Crewe and their newly crowned Queen and Princess. Beads, coins and other fun items are handed to the crowd throughout the night.

The Parade steps off at 7:00 pm from Manatee High School, so get there early to get the best possible view.

Parade Route

The parade begins at Manatee High School at the corner of 9th Avenue West and 30th Street West. The total route is 2.5 miles. The roads are closed at 5PM. Designated parking locations are indicated on the Parade Route map.

Host or Publisher Hernando De Soto Historical Society