Wellesley Parade official lineup—over 100 groups

EVENT: 58th Annual Wellesley Veterans Parade

DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 17, 1pm-3pm

ROUTE: From the Wellesley Community Center (219 Washington St.) to Wellesley Square (reviewing stand at the corner of Washington St. and rt. 16)

A BALLOON AS BIG AS WELLESLEY’S HEART: Chosen by Wellesley residents as their favorite for the 2026 Wellesley Veterans Parade, the giant American Heart Balloon will make its featured appearance in the parade

Standing 16 feet tall and 7 feet deep, the balloon requires a team of 12 parade walkers to guide it along Washington Street — carefully lifting and lowering it to navigate traffic lights and tree branches along the route.

The balloon will be escorted by members of the Wellesley Boys Lacrosse Team and families from Wellesley Country Club, the parade’s official title sponsor.

Here’s the lineup: