Bee a Friend 2026

The race.

Bee a Friend Festival & Parade takes place September 13, 2026, in Austintown, Ohio, featuring a family-friendly community event centered on kindness and inclusion. The Best Friends Parade begins at noon, with participants encouraged to decorate parade groups as favorite friends in costumes. Awards, raffles, and prizes are drawn at 2 p.m. The event includes sensory-friendly activities, a curated vendor market, first responder trucks, and an indoor pavilion for quiet breaks. Proceeds benefit Logan's Landing Project to increase accessibility for families in play and travel.