JC Fair Homecoming Parade

Join Us for the 2025 Jackson County Homecoming Parade!
Proudly presented by the Jackson County Kiwanis Club in partnership with the Jackson County Fair Board
Theme: "Where the Music Meets the Mountains"
From banjos to bass drums, join us as the rhythm of Appalachia rolls through the streets of McKee! Celebrate our community’s heritage with a parade that hits all the right notes.
Parade Day – Saturday, August 30th
Pre-Parade Classic Car Cruise
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Downtown McKee
Start your engines and show off your vintage ride! Classic cars will cruise Main Street before joining the parade lineup.
Parade Lineup
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: PRTC Distribution Center on McCammon Ridge Road (on the right, just past the Little League Field)
Parade Kickoff
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Starting Point: Old Board of Education Building (now McKee City Hall)
Over $2,000 in Cash Prizes!
$500 awarded to the best float in each category:
Church or Civic Group
Schools
Businesses
Best of the Rest
Great viewing spots all along the route!
But the best seat in the house is at the Jackson County Courthouse, where you’ll catch Grand Marshal interviews, live commentary, and a few surprises you won’t want to miss!
Got a float idea that’ll make the mountains sing? We want YOU in this year’s parade!
To pre-register your float or get more details, contact Shay at 606-287-8562.
It’s going to be toe‑tappin’, crowd‑clappin’ fun—don’t miss it!