A celebrated Lions tradition

Lions and Leos showcase their culture in colorful attire as they march together through the streets of the city. Enjoy the pageantry and the fun of one of Lions International’s most time-honored traditions.

Ready to sign up your delegation to participate?

How to participate

Choose how to participate

You can either march to proudly represent your district or you can engage in some friendly competition with other delegations from around the world.

Understand the rules

Take a minute to read the parade rules and regulations before signing up to participate. For those choosing to compete, please review the parade contest procedures as well.

Sign up today

Don’t miss all the pageantry and fun of the Parade of Nations! Sign your delegation up by June 20, 2025.

Parade logistics

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • The parade will take place Monday, July 14 from 09:00-13:00.
  • All participants marching in the parade must display their convention name badge and parade ribbon.
  • Coming soon! Take a look at the parade map to view the route and additional instructions.
  • Coming soon! View the line of march document to find out the order you’re marching in with your delegation.

Frequently asked questions

Get the answers to your parade questions.

Convention schedule

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