Great Lakes Shriners Parade

Members from 30 Temples from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Canada will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Cincinnati Shrine Hospital with a parade in downton Lebanon. The parade will be the largest ever in Lebanon with nearly 2,000 participants. Special units include small vehicles, clowns, horses, bands and marching units. The parade is part of the Great Lakes Shrine Assoication Conference being held September 17-20 at Great Wolf Lodge, Kings Island Resort and the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast. Throughout the conference, Lebanon merchants will offer special sales and extended hours. The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad is offering a special $4 coupon off train rides with $1 being donated to the hospital.