The Light that
guides you home

The Laurel County Homecoming Parade Fest will take place around Town Center Park in downtown London, Kentucky. The 2023 Laurel County Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday, Aug.12th at 11:00 AM. This year’s theme for the homecoming is “The Light That Guides You Home”.

The Laurel County Homecoming is one of the longest running homecomings in the state of Kentucky and this year we celebrate its 88th anniversary. School organizations, local businesses and community groups are active participants in the Parade. Marching bands, dance groups, pageant participants, homecoming honorees and highly-decorated floats will be on display as they make their way through downtown London, Kentucky.

Please contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor or making a donation. All sponsorship & donation will be accepted and appreciated.

Download the Parade Application (PDF)

We are excited to announce the addition of Parade Fest on Saturday, August 12th at Town Center Park in Downtown London.

There will be tons of exciting things for the whole family! You won’t want to miss these exciting features:

Creative Art Exhibit

Saturday, August 12th – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Let your creative light shine!



Shoebox Parade for Children 12 & Under

Saturday, August 12th – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Build a shoebox float and take part in the Shoebox Parade!



Laurel County Homecoming Parade

Saturday, August 12th – 11:00 AM

You won’t want to miss the Laurel County Homecoming Parade



Spotlight On Youth

Saturday, August 12th – 12:00 PM

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the Youth of Laurel County!