Bee a Friend
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Past event
12:00 PM EDT
Youngstown, Ohio
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of fun and community at the Bee a Friend Festival & Parade on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, in Youngstown, Mahoning! This kid-centered event celebrates kindness, inclusion, and the joy of friendship with a variety of engaging activities designed for all families. The highlight of the day is the vibrant Best Friends Parade, kicking off at noon, where participants are encouraged to decorate their parade groups as their favorite friends—costumes are a delightful bonus!
In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy sensory-friendly activities, explore a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors dedicated to supporting the autism community, and even check out first responder trucks. A special indoor pavilion will be available for calm breaks and quiet time, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and included. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with awards, raffles, and prizes at 2 PM, all while supporting the Logans Landing Project in making play and travel more accessible for families. Come for the fun and stay as long as you like—everyone belongs at the Bee a Friend Festival!
In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy sensory-friendly activities, explore a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors dedicated to supporting the autism community, and even check out first responder trucks. A special indoor pavilion will be available for calm breaks and quiet time, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and included. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with awards, raffles, and prizes at 2 PM, all while supporting the Logans Landing Project in making play and travel more accessible for families. Come for the fun and stay as long as you like—everyone belongs at the Bee a Friend Festival!
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Bee a Friend Parade
Entries closed12:00 PM EDT
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Organiser's description
Bee a Friend Festival & Parade is a kid-centered community event celebrating kindness, inclusion, and being a good friend.
Join us for a Best Friends Parade, Sensory Friendly Activities, a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community through resources and lived experience, first responder trucks, and a sensory-friendly indoor pavilion designed for calm breaks and quiet time.
The Best Friends Parade will begin at Noon!
Decorate your parade group as your favorite friends (costumes encouraged, never required!)
Awards, Raffles and Prizes will be drawn at 2PM.
All sponsorships benefit Logans Landing Project and our mission to help make play and travel more accessible for all families.
Decorate your parade group as your favorite friendly duo (costumes encouraged, never required!)
Prizes for best costumes and decorations
Sensory-aware Family-friendly Everyone belongs
sparkles Come for what works for your family and stay as long as youd like
Join us for a Best Friends Parade, Sensory Friendly Activities, a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community through resources and lived experience, first responder trucks, and a sensory-friendly indoor pavilion designed for calm breaks and quiet time.
The Best Friends Parade will begin at Noon!
Decorate your parade group as your favorite friends (costumes encouraged, never required!)
Awards, Raffles and Prizes will be drawn at 2PM.
All sponsorships benefit Logans Landing Project and our mission to help make play and travel more accessible for all families.
Decorate your parade group as your favorite friendly duo (costumes encouraged, never required!)
Prizes for best costumes and decorations
Sensory-aware Family-friendly Everyone belongs
sparkles Come for what works for your family and stay as long as youd like
Location
6000 Kirk Road, Austintown, 44515, OH, United States
Bee a Friend
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