Parade the Circle 2026 Returns with New Makerspace

Annual Cleveland arts festival set for June 13 with expanded community programming.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:54pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration featuring a grid of brightly colored, stylized parade puppets in neon shades of red, blue, and yellow, with heavy black outlines giving the image a pop art aesthetic.Parade the Circle's iconic puppets and costumes take center stage in a bold, colorful celebration of Cleveland's vibrant arts community.Cleveland Today

Parade the Circle, Cleveland's beloved annual arts festival, is set to return on June 13, 2026 for its 34th year. The vibrant parade will feature colorful costumes, towering puppets, imaginative floats, and intricately crafted masks created by local artists and community members. Organizers have also announced the opening of a new makerspace in the Ohio City neighborhood to support year-round arts programming.

Why it matters

Parade the Circle is a beloved Cleveland tradition that celebrates the city's diverse artistic community. The addition of a new makerspace in Ohio City will provide a dedicated space for local artists to create and collaborate, helping to expand the festival's impact and engagement with the broader community.

The details

The Parade the Circle festival is organized each year by the Cleveland Museum of Art. In addition to the parade, the 2026 event will feature live music, food vendors, and hands-on art activities. The new makerspace in Ohio City will offer classes, workshops, and studio space for artists year-round, providing a hub for creative expression and community building.

  • Parade the Circle 2026 is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
  • The new Ohio City makerspace is set to open in May 2026, ahead of the festival.

The players

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art is the organizer of the annual Parade the Circle festival, which celebrates the city's vibrant arts community.

Ohio City Neighborhood

The Ohio City neighborhood in Cleveland is the location of the new makerspace that will support year-round arts programming.

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What’s next

Parade the Circle 2026 tickets will go on sale to the public on May 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Parade the Circle remains a cherished Cleveland tradition that brings the community together through the power of art and creativity. The new makerspace in Ohio City will help expand the festival's reach and provide a dedicated space for local artists to thrive year-round.