Parade, fireworks, entertainment at annual Brodhead Family Fest June 29

BRODHEAD — The Annual Brodhead Family Fest will be held Saturday, June 29. The event is sponsored by the Brodhead Chamber of Commerce Piggly Wiggly of Brodhead.

 The free community festival kicks off with the “Shop The Park Outdoor Market” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Putnam Park, 500 W. 3rd Avenue, Brodhead.  Vendors will be offering a variety of vintage treasures, boutique clothing, arts and crafts, and more.

The Independence Day fun begins with the annual patriotic parade at 11 a.m., starting near the police department and continuing north along West 3rd Avenue, past Putnam Park to 3rd Street, east to Cedar Street, north to Alpine Street, and ending at Legion Park. For safety reasons, parade participants are encouraged to hand out candy or other giveaways, ensuring they are out of traffic instead of throwing them in the street. After the parade, Putnam Park will have a day full of food, fun, and fireworks. 

The event will bring back many favorites like the Community Band, King of Kids Music, David Landau, and new this year, When Pigs Fly. Plus, enjoy additional free activities like laser tag, a Kids Fishing Derby, face painting, a petting zoo, inflatable games, and a free cornhole tournament with a chance to win prizes. New to Family Fest is the Beer Garden. Family Fest 2024 will conclude with a fireworks display over Putnam Park.

For complete details, including a schedule of events, parade sign-up, vendor forms, sponsor list, and more, visit Brodheadchamber.com.