UPDATE Saturday, April 29: The Olney Days parade scheduled for Sunday, April 30 has been canceled due to the weather forecast for heavy rains.
Original: The Olney Days Parade, a longstanding tradition in Olney, is taking place this weekend. This three-day long extravaganza contains nine different events in various locations around Olney.
On Friday April 28, there will be an outdoor screening of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish at OBGC (Olney Boys & Girls Club) fields from 8-10 p.m.
Over 1500 people enjoyed a movie on the big screen at last year’s Olney Days Parade. Courtesy of Greater Olney Civic Association and Tim Pruss, MyDrone.pro.
Saturday’s events will include a ride for hope, cardboard boat racing and Party in the Park. Party in the Park will be from 3:00 p.m. to dark at Olney Manor Park, and will have live music, carnival games, fireworks, food trucks and more.
The parade will take place on Sunday April 30, along with a concert, community clean-up and car and truck show. The parade will begin at Prince Phillip Dr, travel north on Georgia Ave, and end on Spartan Rd.
Olney Days Parade began 40 years ago and has grown into a community-wide celebration that keeps the small town feeling alive.
There are no admissions fees to attend any of the events. The entire schedule can be found here.
