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Oxford Day 2023
Regardless of the weather, the show will go on! Rain or shine, Oxford Day promises to be an unforgettable experience for all visitors. Festivities begin with Talbot Humane's annual Blessing of the Pets at 8:30 a.m. at Causeway Park, followed by a crowd-pleasing dog walk and dog show at Town Park at 9:30 a.m. Don't miss the Holy Trinity Plant sale at 9:00am…
Family Hour is making a comeback this year after a three-year hiatus, kicking off at 10:00 a.m. in Town Park with games, balloon creations, and prizes for children.
The highlight of the day will be the parade on Morris Street starting at 11:00 a.m. at The Strand, featuring marching bands, floats, community organizations, fire trucks, candy toss, classic cars, and more. The parade will be followed by the Battle of the Bands, where award-winning local school marching bands will compete on the soccer field.
Other events will take place throughout the day, a Pickleball Free Clinic and Tournament at 12pm in Causeway Park, and educational activities for all ages at the Oxford Cooperative Lab and USCG Station Oxford on South Morris Street.
Local businesses will also be joining in on the fun with special events, such as opening day at the Oxford Museum, raffle at The Treasure Chest, tastings at the Oxford Market, and book spotlight at Mystery Loves Company. Waters Church and the Fire Department will be offering delicious barbecue, fish fry, hot dogs, burgers, clams, and ice cream.
As parking will be limited, it's best to arrive early to secure a spot. Morris Street will be closed to all but parade participants at 10:00 a.m., and volunteers will be on hand to direct visitors to parking lots. And don't miss the opportunity to take a free ride on the historic Oxford Bellevue Ferry, which will be running all day.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit oxfordday.org. Follow Oxford Day on Facebook for contests, prizes, and live updates leading up to and throughout the event.
Category: Community | Parades
