Parade

Event Location: Main Street in Benson. Report to the Old Parks and Rec building on Johnson Street for instructions on the day of the parade.

Let’s make the Town of Benson shine for our nation’s 250th Anniversary! To honor this milestone, we ask that all parade entries feature a patriotic theme. We also encourage everyone attending to deck themselves out in red, white, and blue. Join us in celebrating our wonderful history and showing our community pride!

Deadline: September 15

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Benson Mule Days Parade Registration

Saturday, September 26, 2026

We must have an email address to send line-up numbers. All Parade Participants must sign a disclaimer form (page 2). We strong recommend that vehicles have their brakes checked at least one week prior to the parade. 
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*Note: We provide drivers for the professional floats. *All parade participants must sign a disclamer form (see next page).

Let’s make the Town of Benson shine for our nation's 250th Anniversary! To honor this milestone, we ask that all parade entries feature a patriotic theme. We also encourage everyone attending to deck themselves out in red, white, and blue. Join us in celebrating our wonderful history and showing our community pride! For 2026, an award will be given for the most patriotic entry.

Benson Mule Days Parade Guidelines
  1. All participants should be in the parade line-up no later than 9:00AM on the day of the parade. Letters with your line-up number will be E-MAILED the week before.
  2. Absolutely no candy, flyers, or other items may be thrown from the parade vehicles and/or units. 
  3. The Benson Mule Days Parade is a family event, and all parade entries should reflect a "family friendly" atmosphere. The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse any entry into the parade to any individual and/or group who does not abide by this principle or the chamber feels would not represent this event in a positive and appropriate manner.
  4. The parade will be held rain or shine. All registration fees are non-refundable. 
  5. Registration forms with accompanying payment are due no later than September 15, 2025. ONLINE PARADE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE. AFTER SEPTEMBER 15, CALL THE CHAMBER OFFICE FOR MORE AVAILABILITY. 

For questions, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (919) 894-3825 or email us at loretta@benson-chamber.com. For more information on Benson Mule Days, visit our website at www.bensonmuledays.com

September 2026
Sep 26
Sep 26, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
All mules, horses and wagons ride free (Coggins test required). Sponsored by WRAL.