Vet & First Responders Budweiser Clydesdale Parade

Join the Village of Buckeye Lake as the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales lead a tribute parade honoring veterans, service members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders throughout the Buckeye Lake Region on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The parade will begin and end at Goodwill Industries, 10933 Hebron Road, and travel along Walnut Road with a ceremonial stop at North Shore State Park. The stop will feature a short patriotic tribute, including remarks from Mayor Goodman and a bagpipe performance of the National Anthem.

Communities from Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, and Thornville will come together for this special celebration of the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who serve and protect our communities. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, gather along the parade route, and wear patriotic colors. Veterans, service members, and first responders are invited to wear their uniforms.

Parade Route: Starting and ending at Goodwill Industries (10933 Hebron Rd.), the parade will travel along Walnut Road with a ceremonial stop at North Shore State Park.