The Central Kansas Free Fair parade is Thursday afternoon in Abilene.

This event is an annual kickoff to the fair. The parade begins at 4 p.m. at 7th Street and Buckeye and proceeds south to 3rd Street and west to Washington Street in Abilene.

According to the Abilene Tourism Advocate the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced that will film the parade on Facebook live.