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“On The Road With Big Blue” – Utica Ice Cream Festival Edition

Join the Big Blue Crew at the 50th Annual Utica Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, 5/23!

 

The annual parade starts at 11am. The parade will form at the Utica High School located at the intersection of Church and Jefferson Streets and travels throughout the downtown streets of Utica.

Spanning 1.5 miles through the heart of Utica, the parade is a can’t-miss tradition filled with energy, community spirit, and festive fun.

Be sure to arrive early to grab the best viewing spot along the route. Keep an eye out for the Velvet Ice Cream truck as it makes its way through town. They will be handing out delicious ice cream treats to paradegoers, adding a little extra sweetness to start the celebration.

Don’t miss this unforgettable start to one of Utica’s favorite traditions.

Here is the parade route:

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Look for Big Blue! We will be throwing out candy and frisbees!

 

We will also take our Big Blue crew to the festival from 1-4pm. Come see us in the parking lot of Ye Olde Mill. Sign up to win a gift card for Ye Olde Mill! Thanks to Velvet Ice Cream for their donation of our prizes!
 

Don’t miss the annual Utica Ice Cream Festival, Saturday 5/23 - Monday 5/25.

Activities include Entertainment, Car Show, Arts and Crafts, Ice Cream Eating Contests, Live Music, Games & More!

 

Saturday, May 23: 11am to 7pm
Sunday, May 24: 11am to 7pm
Monday, May 25: (Memorial Day) 11am to 4pm

Location: Velvet Ice Cream’s Ye Olde Mill

Click HERE to see a complete festival schedule and a list of frequently asked questions.

​Thanks to our Prize Donor

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Thanks to our Utica Ice Cream Broadcast Partners

CES Credit Union

G.R. Smith Hardware

Heartland Promotional Products

Key Realty - John Yoder Team

Knox Community Hospital

Knox Public Health

Mohican Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Revere Roofing Company

Round Hill Dairy Ice Cream

Sojourner's Counseling Services 

Thom Collier, e-Merge Real Estate Champions

Wendy's of Mount Vernon 

On The Road with Big Blue - Prizes and Family FUN, all year long!

 

 

Here is a map of the Festival Layout :

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Here is the complete Festival Schedule

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