Blossomtime Parade Draws 100+ Floats, Bands St. Joseph

The annual Spalding Flower Parade returned for its third consecutive year, drawing large crowds and enjoying beautiful weather, with enthusiastic volunteers helping to make the event a success. The parade featured a musicals theme this year, captivating spectators who lined the town center, particularly in Market Place and Hall Place, to cheer on participants including the 2025 Spalding Flower Queen Erika Yao. Meanwhile, the Grand Floral Blossomtime Parade in St. Joseph is also set to take place, featuring over 100 floats, bands, and organizations, with live broadcast coverage available on WSBT 22 and online platforms. These floral parades continue to be important community events celebrating local culture and creativity. In contrast, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka denied trespassing at a new federal immigration detention center following a confrontation that resulted in his arrest, a situation unrelated to the flower parades.