When is the Blink parade? Time and route for the opening festivities

Don't blink or you'll miss it!

Blink Cincinnati , dubbed as the nation's largest art, light and projection mapping festival, kicks off Thursday with an opening ceremony and parade at The Banks. The festival continues Friday through Sunday and features over 80 installations that span more than 30 blocks in Over-the-Rhine, downtown Cincinnati, The Banks, Newport and Covington.

But when and where is the Blink parade? Here's what to know.

What time is the Blink parade?

The opening ceremony and parade begin at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Blink Cincinnati 2024 parade route

The Blink Parade starts on West Mehring Way by Paycor Stadium and continues along the riverfront to Barry Larkin Way, ending near Great American Ball Park.

Blink Cincinnati 2024 map

Check out the official map for Blink Cincinnati 2024 below, or click here .

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When is the Blink parade? Time and route for the opening festivities