Bee a Friend
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Austintown, Ohio
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant "Bee a Friend Festival & Parade" on Sunday, September 13th, 2026, in the heart of Youngstown, Mahoning! This delightful, kid-centered community event celebrates kindness, inclusion, and the joy of friendship. Kick off your day with registration at 8 AM, followed by an invigorating 5K run at 9 AM, perfect for families and friends of all ages.
The highlight of the day is the Best Friends Parade, set to start at noon, where participants can showcase their creativity by decorating their parade groups as their favorite friends—costumes are encouraged but not required! Throughout the day, enjoy sensory-friendly activities, a curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community, and exciting first responder displays. With awards, raffles, and prizes scheduled for 2 PM, there's something for everyone at this inclusive celebration. Come and experience a day where everyone belongs and make lasting memories with your loved ones!
The highlight of the day is the Best Friends Parade, set to start at noon, where participants can showcase their creativity by decorating their parade groups as their favorite friends—costumes are encouraged but not required! Throughout the day, enjoy sensory-friendly activities, a curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community, and exciting first responder displays. With awards, raffles, and prizes scheduled for 2 PM, there's something for everyone at this inclusive celebration. Come and experience a day where everyone belongs and make lasting memories with your loved ones!
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.
Registration to open at 8 AM
5K to begin at 9 AM
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.
Raffles will be held throughout the day, and 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.
Registration to open at 8 AM
5K to begin at 9 AM
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.
Raffles will be held throughout the day, and 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
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6000 Kirk Road, Austintown, 44515, OH, United States
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