Blossomtime Festival organizers have announced that the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos will serve as the official presenting sponsor for the 2025 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade taking place as part of the Blossomtime Festival on Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. The Blossomtime Festival is the oldest and largest multi-community festival in the state of Michigan.
“We are delighted to welcome the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos as our official parade sponsor,” said Anna Abdelnour, President of the Blossomtime Festival. “Their dedication to supporting the region and promoting Southwest Michigan aligns seamlessly with our unwavering commitment to achieving success for the Grand Floral Parade. This partnership represents a powerful synergy that will undoubtedly propel Blossomtime to new heights.”
Mary Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Four Winds Casinos added, “The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos are proud to join all of the sponsors, participating organizations, and members of the community who come together each year to support the rich history and traditions of the Blossomtime Festival and the Grand Floral Parade.”
Traditions of the Blossomtime Festival include the two-day Miss and Mr. Blossomtime competitions, Run for the Buds which kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Eastern on Parade Day and travels the same route, and the Grand Floral Parade. More information on the Blossomtime Festival and the Grand Floral Parade can be found at https://blossomtimefestival.org/.
The Grand Floral Parade will be celebrating its 119th year in 2025.
St. Joseph and Benton Harbor have been the host cities of the Grand Floral Parade since its inception in 1923. The Parade begins in St. Joseph on Main Street and continues its way through the city, across the Bicentennial Bridge and into Benton Harbor. The Grand Floral Parade features more than 100 entries including local marching bands, community floats, festival performers, themed entertainment, roaming performers, antique cars and tractors, unicycle teams, equestrian units, first responders, local celebrities, and local dignitaries.
