Light A Candle For Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Mc Kinley-Brighton Elem School | Syracuse, NY

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Join us in person to celebrate stories and shine a light on literacy with fun, books, and a bright parade!
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Join the Light A Candle For Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival!

Come celebrate the joy of reading with us in person at this fun-filled festival! Enjoy a lively parade, meet awesome characters from your favorite children's books, and dive into stories that spark imagination. Perfect for families and book lovers of all ages. Let's light up the day with books, laughter, and community spirit!


Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Literacy Parade

Info: A joyful community parade celebrating literacy, imagination, and culture featuring youth groups, book characters, performers, authors, and families marching together to inspire a love of reading.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Children's Book Festival

Info: A fun-filled family festival featuring children’s authors, storytelling, book giveaways, literacy activities, live entertainment, educational exhibitors, and interactive experiences designed to encourage youth reading and creativity.


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Where is it happening?

Mc Kinley-Brighton Elem School, 141 West Newell Street, Syracuse, United States

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