Free Parrish Heritage Day Parade & Chili Cookoff ($10)

The Annual Parrish Heritage Day Parade and Chili Cookoff is today, March 8th, 2025! The parade kicks off the festivities, and the Chili Cookoff will follow at the Florida Railroad Museum, just under a half-mile from the parade’s end.

Parrish Heritage Day Parade

When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
Where: The parade starts on 121st Ave E at Parrish United Methodist Church and travels north to Erie Rd, a distance of just under a mile. See map below for route.
Cost: FREE

Parrish Chili Cookoff

When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
Where: Florida Railroad Museum | 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, FL 34219
Cost: $10 at the door. Kids age 12 and under are free. Tickets sold out online.🎟️

• 🌶️ 24 Teams competing for the title of Best Chili, with all their recipes made from scratch! 🔥
• 🖼️ Over 50 unique vendors, showcasing local art, crafts, jams, desserts, and fun games for all ages.🍪
• 🍔 Food trucks galore for those who prefer something other than chili. 🌭
• 🍺 Beer truck to quench your thirst and elevate the experience! 🍻

Live music by Beartoe and The Midnight Howl performing live. See Beartoe performing below.

For more information, please visit parrishcivicassociation.com

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