Parade 2026

The theme for 2026 is “Old Times – Good Times”.

Everyone is invited to dress up and join the Festival Parade.

This year, certificates will be awarded for “Most Historic” and “Most Bizarre” – groups and individuals, adults and children, so let your imagination run free…

Make sure you register to participate, using the form below:

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL PARADE

Saturday 7th November 2026

This year’s theme is “OLD TIMES – GOOD TIMES”

10.30 am – Parade will assemble:
– Pedestrians in Leichhardt St, next to the school.

– Vehicles on the sides of Wentworth St, between Leichhardt St and Prince George St.

11:30 am – in the designated order, the parade will proceed:

–  Along Wentworth St to Hat Hill Rd, then disperse:

            Pedestrians into The Gardens and vehicles into or across Hat Hill Rd.

REGISTRATION:

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Pedestrians includes wheelchairs, mobility scooters, human-powered vehicles e.g. bicycles, billy carts.

Vehicles includes truck, car, motorbike, horse or horse-drawn cart.

What information about you or your group would you like us to include when we announce you during the parade?

DISCLAIMER:

I/We the undersigned hereby acknowledge that the Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee Inc. is not liable for any injury to any person or persons participating in the Rhododendron Festival Day Parade, to be held on Saturday the 7th November, 2026.

Thank you for joining in the fun of the Annual Rhododendron Festival by participating in the Parade.

Blackheath appreciates your contribution. Enjoy the Parade!

PLEASE NOTE:

To participate in the Parade, you must complete and submit this form.