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Parading into the 64th annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Week
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Safety first! Stetson Lee Dent, 3, protects his ears from the drum corps as Georgia Southern's Southern Pride marching band makes its way down South Main Street during the annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade on Monday, Oct. 19. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

The 64th annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade kicked off a week of fun Monday. The theme for the 2026 parade — “Stars, Stripes, and Carnival Lights” — celebrated the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

The 2026 Fair will operate now through Saturday, Oct. 24. Hours are Monday, 6:30 p.m.–midnight; Tuesday–Thursday,4 p.m.–midnight; Friday, 4 p.m.–1 a.m.; and Saturday, noon–midnight. Admission is $12 for advance online sales and $15 at the gate. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free. Wristband ride tickets also are on sale. Visit www.kiwanisogeecheefair.com to purchase tickets.