Parade                                

The Eastham Windmill Weekend Parade is a celebration of life on the Outer Cape. It is a small town, homemade parade with participation from local groups and businesses. This year’s theme is “Eastham Rocks!”.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
9:00 am (UPDATED TIME!)
Starts at Old Orchard Road. Ends at Windmill Green

This parade is a tradition in the town, and one that we are proud to continue. Please join, either as a participant or as an onlooker!

To Register, please use the webform or download the attached and mail it to Beverly Hobbs, 190 Sparrowhawk Lane, Eastham MA 02642 or by email to BevHobbs@icloud.com (781-248-7605) by September 5, 2026.

  • The parade starts at 10:00am on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

    Parade assembly will begin after 8:30 am, Sunday, September 13, 2026.

    We will be advertising participants here on the website, and on social media. For inclusion, please register as soon as possible, no later than September 5, 2026.

    Day-Of Instructions

    To reach the parade assembly area, take Rte. 6 to Brackett Rd, then right at Old Orchard Rd, where you will be greeted by a parade staffer. Prior to Parade day you will receive an email or postcard with your location number. Parade vehicles must enter the assembly area only at this point.

    Marchers may be dropped off at either the corner of Route 6 and Old Orchard Road (at Arnold’s Restaurant), or Brackett Road and Old Orchard and walk to their parade location number.

    No vehicles will be allowed to enter the parade assembly area at the corner of Rte. 6 and Old Orchard at Arnold’s Restaurant. Please be sure the driver of a parade vehicle knows to use Brackett Rd to Old Orchard Rd., and the name of your group and / or parade location number.

2026 Parade Participants

  • Honorees: Jacqui Beebe, Aimee Eckman

  • Highland Light Scottish Pipe Band

  • Cape Associates

  • Eastham Chamber of Commerce

  • EFFI

  • Nauset Regional Middle School

  • The Gift Barn/Scallop Truck

  • Watch Your Step

  • Eastham Library

  • Nauset Light Preservation Society

  • Outer Cape Honeybees

  • Eastham Rec & Eastham Police

  • Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts

  • Coast Guard Reserve

  • Eatham Dog Owners Association (EDOA)

  • Nauset Septic Pumping

  • Nauset Rod & Gun Club

  • Yarmouth Minutemen

  • Extraordinary Arts (Stilt Walkers)

  • Outer Cape Veterans

  • Willy’s Gym

  • Eastham Historical Society

  • Terra Firma Industries

  • Mobile Mac Doctors

  • Barrows Waste Systems

  • Backwood Land Services

  • Eastham Select Board

  • Cape Cod Classic Car Club

  • Antero Healthcare

Parade Registration