Beloved West Hartford Parade's Swan Song Is Saturday

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — It will be the end of an era this Saturday when the annual Park Road Parade tradition will come to an end.

But before that happens, the Park Road Association is hoping for a sizeable turnout, with folks visiting the prominent business district's eateries in the process.

This will be the 25th and final Park Road Parade and it will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m.

According to event organizers, Park Road’s “Restaurant Row” will provide parade spectators with a comfortable place to watch the parade and plenty of food and drink options and specials.

Located at 132-140 Park Road, Restaurant Row is home to Smoke Public House, Plan B Burger Bar, 1001 Mexican Restaurant, and Portobello Restaurant.

There is no admission charge for the festivities, which will continue throughout the day and after the parade.

After much thought and consideration, parade organizers have decided this year’s parade will be the last.

Going forward, the Park Road Association will focus its time and energy on multiple events throughout the year designed to celebrate the Park Road community and promote the neighborhood’s businesses.

The 2024 Park Road is dedicated to Rob Rowlson, one of the parade’s founders, who passed away in 2022.

Local radio and community service icon Renée DiNino of WFSB Channel 3 will be the grand marshal and all past parade grand marshals will be invited to participate.

For more information on the Park Road Association, click on this link.