The parade starts at the corner of Cabarrus and Wilmington streets at 12:00 Noon. The route proceeds north on Wilmington to Davie Street. The route turns west to Fayetteville Street and continues north to the State House. The route will pass the State House on the east side and then turn heading east on Edenton Street. The route then turns south on Blount Street.

The parade ends at Moore Square and the Festival begins!