Special Events

Numerous organizations throughout the city host special events throughout the year, including the Annual Christmas Parade, the Annual Memorial Day Parade, various races, and other community events.

Application process

All events that require the use of city property, services, or road closures require a special events application and approval from City Council. Applications should be submitted to the City Clerk at least 90 days prior to the event. Once an application has been submitted, the applicant will meet with city staff to go over their event and what is needed in the way of city services. The event will then go to City Council for final approval.

Special Events Application

For events being held in applicable City Parks, a park rental form and fee is required.

2026 Special Events

DATE	EVENT	LOCATION
January 30-31, 2026	Ice, Wine, Beer and Blues	Downtown
May	Oaklawn Color Classic 5K and Fun Run	Throughout Town
May	Memorial Day Parade	Downtown
May	MHS 8th Grade Graduation Walk	Madison St.
June	Fridays at the Fountain by Youngish Professionals Committee	Brooks Memorial Fountain
June	March for Unity - Marshall Pride Festival	Brooks Memorial Fountain
June	Wellness Wagon Wednesday	Marshall District Library
June	20th Anniversary Blues Fest	Downtown
June	Fridays at the Fountain by Youngish Professionals Committee	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Oaklawn Pet, Bike, and Wagon Parade Chicken BBQ	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Cruise at the Fountain	Fairgrounds/Downtown
July	Fridays at the Fountain by Youngish Professionals Committee	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Movies at the Airport	Brooks Airfield
July	Wellness Wagon Wednesday	Marshall District Library
July	Garden Festival- Welcome to My Garden returns in July 2026	Welcome Center - City Hall
July	Stories at the Fountain by Marshall District Library	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Movies at the Airport	Brooks Airfield
July	Market On Main	Downtown
July	Marshall Rotary Club Duck Pluck	Downtown
July	Fridays at the Fountain by Youngish Professionals Committee	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Stories at the Fountain by Marshall District Library	Brooks Memorial Fountain
July	Oaklawn Centennial	Downtown Community Space
July	Movies at the Airport	Brooks Airfield
July	American Museum of Magic Magicians Bus Event	East Michigan Avenue
August	Stories at the Fountain by Marshall District Library	Brooks Memorial Fountain
August	Movies at the Airport	Brooks Airfield
August	Marshall Motor Fest	Downtown
August	Stories at the Fountain by Marshall District Library	Brooks Memorial Fountain
August	Fridays at the Fountain by Youngish Professionals Committee	Brooks Memorial Fountain
August	Wellness Wagon Wednesday	Marshall District Library
September	Historic Home Tour	Throughout Town
September	Step Out of Darkness	Brooks Memorial Fountain
September	Witches Walking Parade	East Michigan Avenue
October	MPS Homecoming Parade	Selected Streets
October	Children's Costume Parade	Downtown
November	Pastrami Joe Give S'More Shuffle	Jefferson Street
November	Tree Lighting Ceremony	South Lawn of Honolulu House
December	61st Annual Marshall Christmas Parade	Downtown

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Details on all events can be viewed on the Choose Marshall website. Special events coordinated through the City are only events requiring the use of City property or services.