A vintage jeep flying the American and Christian flags leads the Biblesta Parade past the Humboldt water tower.

Humboldt, Kansas · Since 1958

The Annual

Biblesta Parade

Commemorating America’s Heritage in the Bible

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. · Humboldt Town Square

Plan your day Watch the 2025 film

The only Bible-based festival in America!

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Order of the Day

Biblesta fills downtown Humboldt from morning to evening. Bring a lawn chair and plan to stay.

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Gospel music on the Town Square

Youth activities throughout the day.

1:30 p.m.

The Biblesta Parade

Floats, walking entries, equestrian units and marching bands, in order from Genesis to Revelation.

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Nationally known gospel groups

On the Humboldt Town Square, with a free ham & bean feed.

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A worship band plays on the covered stage on the Humboldt Town Square. The Oswego marching band lines up behind its red banner. Two riders on horseback wave to the crowd along the parade route.

What to expect

From Genesis to Revelation

The Biblesta Parade is made up of floats depicting events from the Bible, walking entries, equestrian units, and marching bands playing Christian music. Everyone is dressed in biblical costume, and the entries are arranged in chronological order, from Genesis to Revelation.

  1. Jonah

    A giant whale float rolls down the parade route on a wave of blue fringe.

    Jonah and the Whale

    A longtime favorite. Retired from competition, the forty-foot float is still one of the most fascinating sights of the day.

  2. Mark 1:9–11

    Costumed figures stand at the river's edge on a float titled The Baptism of Jesus.

    The Baptism of Jesus

    Each float brings a scene from scripture to life.

  3. The Gospels

    A man portraying Jesus carries a heavy wooden cross along the parade route as spectators watch.

    Carrying the Cross

    Walking entries bring the story to street level, right past the curb.

  4. Ephesians 6:11

    A stone-tower float carries a youth group, its skirt reading Put On the Full Armor of God, Ephesians 6:11.

    The Armor of God

    Floats carry costumed riders past the crowd lining the route.

Floats and entries from the 2025 parade.

For the whole family

Before and after the parade, enjoy gospel music in the Town Square from nationally known entertainers. Bring a lawn chair!

  • Listeners in lawn chairs under shade trees face the music stage on the Town Square.

    Gospel music all day

    From 10 a.m. on the Town Square, with nationally known groups from 3 to 6 p.m.

  • Families gather around the petting zoo pens under red canopies.

    Petting zoo

    Children can meet the animals at the petting zoo.

  • Children line up at a castle bounce house on the square's lawn.

    Youth activities

    Youth ministry activities run throughout the day.

  • Visitors stroll between tents and picnic tables on the Town Square, with historic brick storefronts behind.

    Food all day

    Food vendors are open throughout the day. Plan to stay for the free ham & bean feed.

The film

Relive 2025

A three-minute look back at last year’s parade and celebration on the Town Square.

Photos

Scenes from 2025

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Get involved

Pick up the torch

Biblesta is carried by the people of Humboldt and the churches, groups and families who take part. There’s a place for you in it.

  • Volunteer

    Want to help make Biblesta happen? Send us a note and tell us a little about yourself.

  • Join the parade

    Churches, youth groups, bands and organizations: ask about bringing a float, walking entry or equestrian unit.

  • Give

    Biblesta is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and may be mailed to:

    Biblesta
    P.O. Box 222
    Humboldt, KS 66748

Send us a message

Or email [email protected].

Visit

Finding Humboldt

Humboldt is in Southeast Kansas, 10 minutes north of Chanute and south of Iola. Take exit 224 on Highway 169.

The music, food and family activities are on the Humboldt Town Square, and the parade comes right through downtown. Bring a lawn chair and find your spot along the curb.

Get directions (opens Google Maps in a new tab) How Biblesta began
When
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Always the first Saturday in October
Where
Humboldt Town Square
Downtown Humboldt, Kansas 66748
Bring
A lawn chair
Food vendors all day, plus the free ham & bean feed