THE 46TH ANNUAL PLAINFIELD CHAMBER QUAKER DAY PARADE
Saturday, September 20th @10 AM
THEME: Hometown Heroes: Salute to Service
(Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army and all who serve.)
To view a printable copy of the 2025 Parade Day Map, click below:
ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS:
- The Back Your Badge Kids Run is the morning of the parade, at 9:00AM
- Due to the kids run, road closures will begin at 8:40AM and are as follows:
- Hwy 40 will be closed from Vestal to Carr Road beginning at 8:40am.
- PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!
- These details are noted on the map above.
Click below to get all the details including:
- Parade Staging, Parking & Drop Off Map
- Parade Ending Map
- Times to arrive and MORE!
But Wait… There’s More Quaker Days Magic!
Kick off Quaker Day Weekend with a community favorite—Music on Main, proudly hosted by Main Street Plainfield—on Thursday, September 18! Join us on the lawn of the Friends Church for an evening of free live music featuring The American West Band.
🌟 Gates open at 6:00 PM
🎸 Concert starts at 7:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic to enjoy the show! (Please note: no alcoholic beverages on church property.) A variety of delicious food trucks will also be on-site.
Thank you to Main Street Plainfield for bringing this beloved tradition to life once again. Let’s start the Quaker Day celebration with great music, great food, and great company in the heart of Downtown Plainfield!
Time: 8AM - 4PM
Location: Plainfield Friends Church Lawn
Details: Visit craft & community booths, refuel at the food and beverage trucks and check out the car show!
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Questions?
Email - pmminwym@yahoo.com
Call - 317-839-6490
Website - Quaker Day Festival
Time: 9AM
Location: Downtown Plainfield Mainstreet
Sign up: Back Your Badge Kids Race
Questions: racedirector@backyourbadge.org
Tethered Balloon Rides Start at 6:30PM
Concert Starts at: 7PM
Drone Show Starts approximately at: 8:45PM
Location: Hummel Park Performing Arts Center
FREE TO ATTEND!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night at Hummel Park on Saturday, September 20! The Plainfield Sky Dance will be an evening filled with music, lights, and community spirit. Best of all, admission is FREE! Get here early because starting at 6:30 PM, you'll have the chance to experience something new: tethered hot air balloon rides! These rides are first-come, first-served and weather permitting, so make sure you're there for your chance to soar. The good times continue at 7 PM when Without U2, the ultimate U2 tribute band, hits the stage to play all your favorite hits. Sing along and dance the night away! Then, at approximately 8:45 PM, prepare to be amazed as we look to the skies for a spectacular custom drone show! This isn't just any show; it's a unique celebration of the spirit of Plainfield that you won't want to miss.
Throughout the evening, you can enjoy delicious offerings from local food and drink trucks. Remember to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and all your friends for this truly special night out.
Time: 7:30AM
Location: Richard A Carlucci Recreation Center through Downtown Plainfield
Details: Back Your Badge Marathon
Questions: racedirector@backyourbadge.org
2024 Parade Entry Winners
Best Theme - Olthof Homes
Best Performance -PCMS Dance Team
Best Youth Entry - Cub Scout Pack 394
Best Antique - Hendricks County Antique Tractor & Machinery Association
Chamber Choice - The Biz Academy of Musical Theatre