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Chamber previews 50th Daffodil Festival, tightens parade selection and boosts safety

Visitor Services Advisory Committee · April 15, 2026
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Bianca Brown of the Chamber outlined plans for the 50th Daffodil Festival, including new parade participant vetting, a "most unique vehicle" car-show category, added safety resources at the picnic site, a relocated bazaar at Dreamland, and a reminder to support the flower show at the Nantucket Inn.

Bianca Brown, a representative of the Chamber, told the Visitor Services Advisory Committee on April 14 that organizers have made several changes for the 50th Daffodil Festival to keep it family friendly and safer as attendance grows. "We have tried to up the messaging as Mary had just talked about about safety around the festival," Brown said, noting the Chamber is increasing on-site staffing, adding more restrooms and a parking crew to manage crowds around the picnic area.

Brown said parade participant rules have changed: rather than first-come, entries are now reviewed by an events committee that vets and selects…

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