Streets will be lined with chairs and tents as thousands gather Saturday morning in downtown Canton for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade — a cherished tradition and the city’s largest free event.
The parade begins at 8 a.m. along Cleveland Avenue and features a 2.2-mile route filled with floats, balloons, marching bands, classic cars, local media, and the stars of the show — this year’s Hall of Fame enshrinees and returning legends.
Each year, more than 200,000 people attend the parade, making it the fifth largest in the country. In preparation, spectators traditionally camp out the night before, securing prime viewing spots with more than two miles of roped-off chairs and pop-up tents.
Saturday’s lineup includes more than 100 units and kicks off with the Grand Parade presented by Certified Angus Beef, followed by the Football Player Balloon, the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, and the Walking Flag…