FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

2026 Abilities Parade & Inclusion Race

September 19, 2026
Grove Park, Midland

Celebrating All Abilities. Building Belonging.

Schedule of Events

1:00pm

Registration & Family Fun Zone Open

The Family Fun Zone will include Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Bounce Houses, Petting Zoo, Music and Community Booths.

2:00pm

Abilities Pride Parade Followed by the Mile for a Mission

Abilities Parade participation is FREE. Optional Race Package includes an event t-shirt and commemorative ribbon.

2:45pm

Awards Ceremony & Raffle Drawing

A special moment to celebrate inclusion, leadership, and community spirit, capped off with a lively raffle drawing.

3:00pm

Family Fun Zone Reopens Until 4PM

Enjoy a cap off to the day filled with smiles, and the shared pride of families, friends, and neighbors.

Event Information

Abilities Parade

Join us for the 2026 Abilities Parade, a joyful annual community event honoring inclusion, disability pride, and the strength of families and individuals with disabilities.

The Abilities Parade is completely FREE and open to all participants and spectators.

This event is free.

A Mile for a Mission

Those who want to take part in A Mile for a Mission can walk, run, or roll for four laps, or as much or as little as they choose. This portion of the event has a registration fee, which includes an event t‑shirt and commemorative ribbon.

All proceeds go directly to 1in6 Support to further our mission of empowering parents and caregivers of children with disabilities.

Earlybird price is $30 through July 31!

Volunteer opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of this event. From helping at registration to supporting the parade route and race course, to helping out at the Family Fun Zone, your support ensures a safe, joyful, and inclusive celebration for our whole community.

Sponsorship opportunities

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Kathy Dolan
Yeo & Yeo
Midwest Patient Lifts
Greystone Homes LLC
Bone & Bailey and Frankenmuth Insurance
Summit Labs

Your sponsorship directly supports the 2026 Abilities Parade & Inclusion Race, helping us celebrate disability pride, promote inclusion, and uplift families of children with disabilities. Each level offers meaningful visibility for your business or organization while fueling a community event that brings people together.

Expected Attendance: 500+ participants and guests!

Title Sponsor — $10,000
Major logo placement, speaking opportunity, and event recognition.

Inclusion Champion — $5,000
Prominent logo placement and booth space.

Community Partner — $2,500
Logo on event materials and recognition.

Belonging Sponsor — $1,000
Logo placement and recognition.

Friend of Inclusion — $500
Name recognition and sponsor thank you.

In Loving Memory

This event is dedicated to Aiden Glaza, whose light and love from his family continues to inspire our work.

November 28, 2010 - July 3, 2025