The annual celebration, hosted by the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Red Oak, brought residents together for a day of hometown fun. The parade made its way down Red Oak Road, followed by festivities at Watkins Park.

The Red Oak Mighty Hawk Band and the Life School Mustang Band took part in the popular Battle of the Bands showdown, giving the crowd another reason to cheer.

Whether you joined the celebration or missed it, you can watch our footage from the parade and band performances below.

Watch the videos

— Red Oak Founders Day Parade 2026: https://youtu.be/Uti8C9-uKCI
— Battle of the Bands 2026: https://youtu.be/UDvb_jN-pT8

Browse the photos on Facebook

— Red Oak Founders Day Parade Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.122182937810973267
— Red Oak Founders Day Festival Photo Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.122182947128973267