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Entries Open for 2026 Marion Popcorn Parade
Marion Popcorn Festival
the largest popcorn festival in the world
About the Festival
The Marion Popcorn Festival in downtown Marion, Ohio, is the largest popcorn festival in the world annually attracting crowds in excess of 250,000.
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Entertainment
From national acts on the Main Stage to regional and local talent on the Showcase and Poppin' Party Stages, the Festival offers tons of free entertainment.
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Rides & Ticket Info
Rides open Thursday at 5pm, 1pm Friday, and 1pm Saturday, and run through the close of the festival each night.
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Popcorn Parade
The Popcorn Festival Parade is the place to be as thousands gather to watch one of the area's largest parades wind through downtown Marion.
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Recent News
Entry Forms Available for 2026 Popcorn Parade
Want to take part in the 2026 Marion Popcorn Parade? It steps off at 6:00pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026. But to take part, you must submit an application before the deadlines.
Those wanting to enter a float in the parade must apply no later than August 14, 2026.
The deadline for non-float entries will be August 21, 2026. In order to have the lineup completed and your position in the parade mailed in time, entries will not be accepted after the August 21 deadline.
Additional rules and information, including the application form, can be found by clicking here!
Marion Popcorn Festival Sponsors
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