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RED, WHITE & BLOSSOM 2026 - CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF AMERICA

TEAM		5
...and more!		7
a big thank you to friends & supporters of the		7
Happy Blossom everyone.		8
My name is Gabe Franklin and I'm the current president of the chagrin valley Jaycees. As a lifelong resident of the chagrin valley and chagrin falls service department employe, I have dedicated my life to serving our community in any way I can.		8
It is an absolute honor to be in this position and be given the opportunity to serve you as president. I hope you all enjoy this year's blossom time festival and help us celebrate America's 250th birthday party!		8
Gabe Franklin 2026 Chagrin Valley Jaycees President		8
KIDS DAY 2026		13
Jungle Terry (9-10)		13
Balloon Artists & Clowns (9-12)		13
Games Under the Big Top (10aM-12pM)		13
Kiddie Rides Open (10:30aM)		13
Thank you and have a great Memorial Day weekend! - Chagrin Valley Jaycees Blossom Time Committee		20
SAFETY REMINDER Each year, the Jaycees meet with the Village Officials, before and after the event, to discuss the event and look for ways to ensure the safety of all attendees. One area of emphasis is crowd control at the parade. The parade is exciting for children and they may not realize the danger of running in the street. Parents – it is your responsibility to ensure your children are not running into the street and stay back at the curb.		21
RIDE BRACELET/TICKET PRICES Ride bracelet session prices can be seen on page 24 - All weekend pass $125 Please remember that the funds raised from Blossom Time are donated to 30+ worthy organizations throughout the year that directly impact life in the Chagrin Valley.		21
ALL-WEEKEND RIDE BRACELET The Jaycees will offer an All-Weekend ride bracelet again this year for $100 (when purchased pre-sale), which will be good for every session, all weekend long. These can be purchased online at cvjc.org. By purchasing your wristbands online prior to the event, you will be able to avoid the long lines at the ticket booths and pick up your pre-purchased wristbands at the Jaycee booth located at the Big Top tent entrance. Wristbands purchased at the festival will be $125.		21
BLOSSOM TIME POSTER Back by popular demand, Lyndall Insurance and the Valley Art Center conducted a contest to create a commemorative 2026 Blossom Time poster. The winning submission will be available for sale in the Jaycee booth or online at cvjc.org. There will even be limited-edition prints, signed and numbered by the winning artist! What a great way to commemorate a class reunion or special year!		21
BLOSSOM TIME RUN: STOP THE BANDITS! The Blossom Time Run has more than two thousand runners but the number of people who don't register is estimated at over 500. With an entry fee of $35, this is over $17,000 in lost revenue. As previously stated, these proceeds go to support worthy causes in our own community. Additionally, the extra runners may interfere with registered runners who are interested in official race times. Please take the time to register for the race. Your registration will get you a Blossom Time Run T-shirt (while supplies last). If you choose to still not register, there will be officials at the starting line asking runners without a numbered bib to move to the back of the race field		21
DID YOU KNOW?		22
BLOSSOM TIME		26
2026		26
SCHEDULE		26
5/21		26
THURSDAY		26
WHEN		26
WHAT		26
WHERE		26
This years Balloonists		26
BLOSSOM TIME		27
2026		27
SCHEDULE		27
FRIDAY		27
5/22		27
BLOSSOM TIME		28
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SCHEDULE		28
SATURDAY		28
5/23		28
BLOSSOM TIME		29
2026		29
SCHEDULE		29
SUNDAY		29
5/24		29
Half of all U.S. presidents came from four states		31
On Sunday, May 24, Preston Superstore, Chagrin Home Improvements, and the Chagrin Valley Jaycees Charitable Foundation proudly present the Annual Blossom Time Parade in Chagrin Falls. As the grand finale of the Blossom Time Festival, this cherished tradition continues to bring together families, friends, and visitors from across Northeast Ohio for a day filled with celebration, community spirit, and hometown pride.		34
Originally celebrated in Chagrin Falls prior to World War II, the Blossom Time Parade was revived by the Jaycees and has since grown into one of Ohio’s most colorful and anticipated annual events. Each year, the streets of downtown Chagrin Falls are filled with marching bands, elaborate floats, fire apparatus, antique vehicles, community groups, performers, and entertainment from throughout the state.		34
With attendance in recent years reaching more than 60,000 spectators, this year’s parade is expected to welcome an even larger crowd as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America. The 2026 parade will honor the spirit of patriotism, community involvement, and the traditions that have made Blossom Time a memorable part of Chagrin Falls history for generations. Preston Superstore, Chagrin Home Improvements, and the Chagrin Valley Jaycees Charitable Foundation are honored to welcome everyone to this long-standing community tradition. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable day celebrating America, community, and the continued legacy of the Blossom Time Parade.		34
Grand Marshal		36
History of the Tomb		37
TO THOSE WHO HAVE BRAVELY SERVED OUR COUNTRY-		37
There have been 27 versions of the American flag		44
In Partnership With:		47
Celebration of Children		47

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