Come on out to Valparaiso this weekend for the annual popcorn parade in northeast Indiana. Home to the state’s first-ever parade of this kind, this event is a must-visit for all popcorn-loving Hoosiers.
Food, crafts, live entertainment, and much more make this one-day event unforgettable. Check it out:
The annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival takes place on Saturday September 7, 2019, so you don’t have much time to clear your calendar.
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Booths open at 7 a.m. for this one-day event that lasts until about 6:30 p.m. Food and crafts will be for sale all day long.
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Of course, you’ll find a great deal of popcorn for sale at this festival. We wouldn’t be the Popcorn Capital of the World without an event like this in the Hoosier state.
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The most spectacular part of this event is the popcorn parade, which is always the most anticipated and popular part of this festival.
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This year, it will begin at 10 a.m. and mostly take place down East Harrison Boulevard for the whole town to see.
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More than 100 companies will be represented in this annual popcorn festival and many will be sporting unique floats with all sorts of themes.
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In addition to the parade, there will also be a beer garden available as well as a 5K, 5M, a kid race, and musical entertainment throughout the day.
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For more details about the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival, check out its event page on the Valparaiso Events website. If you’ve ever been to this popcorn parade, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
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