Hillsborough Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and Music Festival

May 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.   

Town Hall
1600 Floribunda Ave.
Hillsborough
Free admission, hillsborough.net

PARADE 10 a.m.
CARNIVAL 
CEREMONY 
MUSIC FESTIVAL 11 a.m.

Hillsborough Memorial Day music festival and parade The town parade kicks off an afternoon filled with Memorial Day activities, including a wreath laying observance and memorial ceremony followed by a carnival with live music and food trucks. Parade 10 a.m.; observance 11 a.m.; music festival 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m.

The route goes on Floribunda, left on Eucalyptus, finishing at North Hillsborough Elementary School. Starts at Town Hall, and the parade will finish at the North School field. The parade is only one hour. This annual event features equine units,  marching bands, local schools, dignitaries, community services organizations and  more.

Memorial Day Music Festival

The music festival begins at 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on the North School field. Lunch from a variety of local food trucks while watching the live performances.

Carnival

The Carnival  includes down home traditional games, arts and crafts and more.   Children can play at the carnival and petting zoo.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.