Findlay Market Parade

'23 Grand Marshal

The Findlay Market Association is the proud sponsor of the 104th Opening Day Parade, and with the cooperation of the Cincinnati Reds, is proud to announce the Grand Marshal for this year's parade (start time of noon, from the market).

2023 Findlay Market Parade Grand Marshals

Danny Graves (Pitcher, 1997-2005; 2023 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame)

The franchise’s all-time leader in career saves with 182, Danny Graves was the Reds’ primary closer in five of his seven full seasons with the club. Graves led the Reds in saves in each of those five seasons and is one of only six pitchers in...

2022 Grand Marshal

The Findlay Market Association is the proud sponsor of the 103rd Opening Day Parade, and with the cooperation of the Cincinnati Reds, is proud to announce the Grand Marshal for this year's parade (start time of noon,...

2021 Grand Marshal

The Findlay Market Association is the proud sponsor of the 102nd Opening Day Parade, and with the cooperation of the Cincinnati Reds, is proud to announce the Grand Marshal for this year's parade. 2021 Findlay Market...

Parade Lineup Position 2023

Alert: Height Restriction

REMEMBER, no unit can be taller than 14 feet due to the electrical lines for the Cincinnati Bell Connector. See Line-up Rules and Instructions

Below is a list, by position, of the parade line up.

2023 Marching Bands and other School Units

Marching Bands (Colleges/Universities)

Mount St. Joseph University Band (Cincinnati, OH)
Mount St. Joseph University, established by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, opened its doors to the first 20 students in 1920 as the first Catholic university for women in Southwestern Ohio. Exactly a century later, the University now maintains a enrollment over 2,000 male and female students and is known for its commitment to serving the greater good and its athletic program, which competes in Division III of the NCAA. Marching Band 30 Band Members 2 Directors.
Thomas More University Marching Band (Crestview Hills, KY)