Consult the map below for road closures and detour routes for Friday night's Blossom Bash and Fireworks Show

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Join us in downtown Kentville for the most popular event of the entire year!   The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival's Children's parade is the most fun you'll have this season, guaranteed.  

The Children's Parade leaves Town Hall on Main Street at 10:00 am, proceeds North down Bridge, turns Westward onto Webster, and travels all the way to the intersection of Main and Webster (by the Post Office).  From there, the parade turns Eastward and proceeds straight down Main Street all the way back to Town Hall. 

Blossom with BWIE – 5th Annual Event
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kentville Centre Square 

Join us for the 5th Annual Blossom with BWIE event – a celebration of Black women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship! This highly anticipated event brings together an incredible showcase of vendors, entertainment, and networking opportunities, all within a vibrant and empowering atmosphere.
This year marks our 4th year partnering with the Apple Blossom Festival and the Municipality of Kentville, strengthening our commitment to supporting and amplifying Black women entrepreneurs within this historic celebration.

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Come out and support, shop, and celebrate the excellence and entrepreneurship of Black women in our community!
For inquiries, email us at contact@bwiecanada.com.

Join us in Kentville for another favourite signature event of the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival! The Grand Street Parade welcomes you to downtown Kentville for the longest running parade in Atlantic Canada.  Vendors line the route, everyone is in good cheer, and we PROMISE to do our best for the weather.  Plan ahead using the detour and route maps below, and have a fabulous time! 

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If you'd like information about the accessible seating area for viewing the Grand Street Parade, please reach out to the apple blossom festival for details!