The Blissfield River Raisin Festival is hosting its 40th year of free, family fun, which will be held the second weekend of July, 2024. The festival is hosted on the banks of the River Raisin it celebrates in Ellis Park on the east side and beautiful Bachmayer Park on the west in the shadow of the "three bridges" made famous in Ripley's Believe it or Not. A fourth bridge now crosses the river to the south of the triple bridges which carry rail, vehicle and foot traffic.

There is no admission to the River Raisin Festival and the stage entertainment as well as many children's activities are available at no cost, allowing a family to come for a day of fun, bring a picnic and spend nothing. This is made possible by the support of our sponsoring businesses and organizations.

In addition, there are rides, concessions, exhibits, merchant vendors, crafts, games and more. Fireworks highlight the Friday night fun; Saturday kicks off with the big parade through the village of Blissfield.

?The Blissfield River Raisin has won honors as the Best Festival in Lenawee County several times.
We look forward to hosting you along the banks of the winding River Raisin in the quaint village of Blissfield, Michigan!

Things To Do

At The Parks...
- HUGE FIREWORKS!! - Revamped Kids' Corner - Weenie Dog Race - Tractor Pulls - Softball Tournament - Carnival - Crafts - FREE Entertainment - Beverage Tent - Pedal Tractor Pulls - Concessions - Duck Race - Miss River Raisin Scholarship Program - Kids Archery - Living History Re-Enactors - Touch-A-Truck - Bicentennial Queen Pageant.

Pavilion Stage Schedule!

Thursday, July 11, 2024

6:30 p.m. Baby Blissfield Contest Winners
7:00 p.m. Miss Bliss Bicentennial Spirit Queen Pageant

Friday, July 12, 2024

3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Beverage Tent
6:00 p.m. -- 29th Annual Miss River Raisin Festival Scholarship Competition Features Miss Michigan Proudly Sponsored by Blissfield BP
9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Metro Soul Band
Fireworks @ Dusk

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:30 a.m. -- Parade (Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m.)
12 Noon - 11:30 p.m.: Beverage Tent
12 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Blissfield Ministerial Association Concert
2:00 - ? River Raisin Festival Variety Show
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Stealin1 Copper
9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Under the Influence

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Parade Information

Time
The annual River Raisin Festival Parade will take place Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. and the parade starts promptly at 10:30.

Registration
Who will be in the parade? YOU! To participate in the the parade the only requirement is that you register. Registration is open now and is based on a first come first served basis (see link below). Residents, organizations, neighborhoods, schools, churches and businesses are all invited. Please be aware, it is and has been the policy of the River Raisin Festival Committee that in keeping with the family friendly atmosphere of the festival, no political entries will be allowed in the parade. Thank you for your cooperation.

Parade Route
The parade will leave the high school parking lot promptly at 10:30 a.m. and proceed down Beamer Road to Lane Street, through downtown Blissfield, making a right onto U.S. 223, a right onto Depot Street, another right onto Sugar Street and back to the front entrance of the high school. The parade route is approximately 1.3 miles long. You may disperse as soon as you reach the front entrance of the high school. Please do not leave the parade until you have reached the end.  See the link below for a map of the parade route.

Important Information

The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. sharp!

Horses must have pooper scoopers... Thank you.

Line-up is at the Blissfield High School parking lot. You MUST enter from the front of the school (Lane Street).No one will be allowed to enter from the Beamer Road entrance. This is where the parade leaves the parking lot and helps insure safety and organization. It will be completely blocked off due to another event. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Upon arrival at the high school you will be greeted and directed where to go from there. No numbers will be given out.

ONLY PARADE ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE PARKING LOT!

Only your float and the vehicle pulling it are allowed into the high school parking lot during line-up.

FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE PARKING LOT TO DROP OFF PEOPLE OR DECORATIONS.

Parking for drop offs or for groups is available at the elementary school located next door to the high school. Please arrange a meeting place if you wish to do so.

MOST IMPORTANTLY... HAVE FUN!!

Parade Registration

Dates: July 11 - 13, 2024

Festival Hours:

Thursday, July 11, 2024: 5 p.m. - ? ;
Friday, July 12, 2024: Noon - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Venue: Various Venues in Blissfield, MI

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