If there’s one event that captures the heart of Dothan, it’s the National Peanut Festival Parade. Each fall, downtown fills with drums, floats, and family fun for a morning of pure peanut pride.

What to Expect

• High‑stepping marching bands, colorful floats, pageant queens, and dance groups roll through the streets to cheers from the crowd.
• Kids scramble for candy while parents clap along. There’s something joyful about every passing display.

More to Explore

• After the parade, duck into the Wiregrass Museum of Art, stroll the murals, or take the family to Landmark Park for a picnic.
• Refuel with brunch at Metro Diner or grab barbecue and live music at The Thirsty Pig.

Visitor Tips

• Arrive early to grab a front‑row spot along the route.
• Bring a tote for candy and a couple of folding chairs for comfort.
• Plan to stick around downtown after. It’s all within walking distance.

Why You Should Go

The parade is a beloved tradition that brings the whole city together. It’s a can’t‑miss slice of small‑town charm in the Peanut Capital of the World.