The City of Bellefontaine invites the community to come together for the Veterans Day Parade, organized by the American Legion, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our nation. Bring your family, show your patriotic spirit, and help make this a special day for our veterans and our community!
🎖️ PARADE DETAILS
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Parade begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
📍 Starting Location: Logan County Fairgrounds
➡️ Parade Route: Logan County Fairgrounds to Downtown Bellefontaine
🎨 Theme: Patriotic
🌭 FOOD TRUCKS DOWNTOWN
Come downtown early and enjoy food trucks on Court Avenue beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Make a morning of it! Grab some breakfast or lunch, find a great spot along the parade route, and get ready to cheer on our veterans and parade participants.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE?
Organizations, businesses, community groups, and individuals are encouraged to enter the parade and show their support!
• Entry Deadline: October 23, 2026
• Line-up Begins: 9:00 a.m. at the Logan County Fairgrounds
• Entries Must Be in Place: 10:30 a.m.
• Entries Must Be Ready for Departure: 10:45 a.m.
COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
Whether you're participating in the parade or simply coming downtown to watch, we hope you'll join us on November 7!
Let's come together as a community to recognize, remember, and honor the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our nation.
Bring your family. Fly your flag. Show your support. Honor our veterans.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER
Samantha Jackson, Parade Organizer
📞 937-407-5756
📋More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/veterans-parade/1584773396473910/
City Council will meet at 7:30 PM on September 8, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. The complete text of each ordinance or resolution may be found or viewed on our website https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or at the office of the Clerk at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the men and women who contribute to our community every day. Your efforts help make Bellefontaine a wonderful place to live, work, grow and thrive!
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!
An update has been added to our August 2026 Flooding: Response and Recovery webpage with the latest information on ongoing response and recovery efforts in our community.
Visit the page for the latest updates and information.
https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/august-2026-flooding-response-recovery
Refuse and recycling routes will be collected one day later this week due to the holiday.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!
Please be advised that the following road(s) will be closed for the Wrock Bottom Bar Anniversary Party Event from Friday September 4th through Monday, September 7th:
City Parking Lot #5 and Alleyway between City Parking Lot #5 and Wrock Bottom Bar will be closed Friday through Monday.
W. Chillicothe from N. Detroit to N. Main will be closed on Saturday, September 5th from 4:00pm - Midnight.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
IMPACTS TO TRAFFIC:
UPDATE: Construction work on South Main Street will now continue through Thursday,
September 3rd. Traffic patterns will remain the same throughout the duration of the project.
ORIGINAL: Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 through 5:00 pm on
Wednesday September 2nd vehicular traffic along South Main Street between Colton Avenue
and Arnold Avenue will be impacted. During the course of this work the east-most northbound
lane of South Main Street will be closed between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue and there
will be no righthand turns from Colton Avenue onto South Main Street. BME Services, LLC
will be replacing a sanitary sewer lateral for 5/3rd Bank in this area. Please be cautious while
driving this area and please slow down.
City of Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 PM on September 1, 2026 in Council Chambers located on the second floor at 135 N. Detroit Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. A copy of the agenda can be viewed on our website at https://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/o/cob/page/meeting-notices or in the office of the Parks and Recreation Department at 135 N Detroit Street.
Please be mindful of:
🚌 School bus stops and children getting on and off buses
🚶 Children walking on sidewalks and along roadways
🚸 Students crossing streets and using crosswalks
🚗 Increased congestion and traffic near our schools
🐢 Slowing down and watching your speed, especially in school zones
A few extra seconds of patience and awareness can make a tremendous difference. Let’s all do our part to keep our children safe as they travel to and from school.
Wishing all of the students, teachers, staff, and families a wonderful, exciting, and SAFE school year! 🎉🍎📓
YES! When you donate at the City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive, you’ll receive:
💳 A $25 e-gift card as a thank-you
👕 A FREE Versiti T-shirt while supplies last
📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Donor Coach — 135 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine
Most importantly, your donation can save lives in our community. ❤️
👉 Schedule your appointment now! Scan the QR code on the flyer.
Give blood. Get thanked. Save a life. 🩸❤️
For those that use South Main for your commute, beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, August 31, 2026 through 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 2nd vehicular traffic along South Main Street between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue will be impacted. During the course of this work the east-most northbound lane of South Main Street will be closed between Colton Avenue and Arnold Avenue and there will be no righthand turns from Colton Avenue onto South Main Street. BME Services, LLC will be replacing a sanitary sewer lateral for 5/3rd Bank in this area. Please be cautious while driving this area and please slow down.
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James F. Bischoff, P.E.
City Engineer
$25 e-gift card when you donate blood!
Make lifesaving part of your holiday plans.
The City of Bellefontaine Blood Drive is coming up on September 4th, and we’re encouraging our community to roll up a sleeve and help save lives!
Donate blood August 30–September 9 and receive a $25 e-gift card!
When making your online appointment, use the code SERVICE in the appointment notes.
Must have a valid email address on file.
Every donation can make a difference. Let’s come together as a community to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for those who need it.
📅 Mark your calendar for September 4th and make your donation count!
https://donate.versitidayton.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/81741
