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Due to expected inclement weather, the planned “Academic All-Stars” Parade on Saturday, Sept. 13, along Beach Street in Daytona Beach has been canceled, the City of Daytona Beach has announced.
“The safety of our students, teachers, principals, staff, families and participants is our top priority, and we want to ensure everyone remains safe during these weather conditions,” stated an email announcement of the cancellation of the 6 p.m. march.
“At this time, a rescheduled date has not been determined. We will share updates as soon as more information is available.”
Volusia County Superintendent Carmen Balgobin awards Edith I Starke principal Jessica Aivazis with an “A” grade banner on the first day of school in DeLand, Monday, August 11, 2025.
There’s a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday in Daytona Beach, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Conditions also are expected to be windy, with a north wind around 20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
The parade had been organized to honor students, teachers, principals, staff and families whose efforts helped the Volusia County school district earn an overall “A” from the Florida Department of Education.
Daytona Beach schools played a key role in the district’s achievement. Mainland and Seabreeze high schools both received “A” ratings, with Mainland earning the distinction for the first time in its history.
Also in Daytona Beach, Beachside Elementary School celebrated its first “A” rating since the merger of Ortona and Osceola elementary schools.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Academic All-Stars parade in Daytona Beach is canceled due to weather
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