Cast Your Vote: Parade and Steller's Search for America's Favorite Small Town Begins
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Parade and Steller launched America's Favorite Small Towns voting on Nov 19, 2025, inviting nationwide votes for U.S. towns with populations under 250,000 ahead of the 2026 250th anniversary.
Voters may cast one vote per day at https://americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com/ through early spring 2026; each vote enters the voter to win a trip valued up to $1,500. Towns can still enter through Jan 2026 via https://favoritesmalltowns.awardsplatform.com/.
Finalists will be announced in early spring; state winners on June 1, 2026 and the national winner on June 12, 2026. The national winner receives Parade print advertising, a promotional badge, and a Parade x Steller July 4 activation.
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Spotlight your favorite communities across the country and be entered to win a trip valued at up to
The competition celebrates the charm and unique character of communities across the
How to Vote
Voters are now invited to help choose the small towns that help define America by visiting https://americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com/ through early spring 2026. Participants can show support for their favorite small towns by casting one vote per day.
To participate, simply select the town's region and state, and enter a valid email address. Each vote not only boosts exposure for the small town but also enters the voter for a chance to win a trip valued up to
How Voting Helps Small Towns
Every vote cast will help a small town in their quest for the title of America's Favorite and increase their exposure to over 130 million potential travelers through Parade.com, Steller.co, and their combined social channels.
"Small towns are the heart of our country, filled with stories and traditions that bring people together—something Parade has been celebrating for more than 80 years," said Lisa Delaney, General Manager and Chief Content Officer of Parade. "Now, people across the
Small Towns Can Still Enter
Any town with a population under 250,000 can still enter the America's Favorite Small Towns Competition between now and January 2026, at https://favoritesmalltowns.awardsplatform.com/. States, Destination Marketing Organizations, Convention and Visitor Bureaus, and any Chamber of Commerce may enter on behalf of their communities.
"The entries we've received in the competition highlight how special and diverse small towns across the
What's Next in the America's Favorite Small Towns Competition
Voting will determine the small towns that advance to the final round, which will be announced in early spring. Each finalist will be featured in Parade's "Favorite Small Towns in America" special print issue and across Parade and Steller's digital and social channels. A winner will be announced from each state on June 1, 2026, and the national winner will be announced on June 12, 2026.
The ultimate winning town will receive:
- Free advertising placement in a Parade special print issue.
- The ability to promote the achievement with the "Favorite Small Town in America" badge and signage.
- A Parade x Steller activation at the winning town's July 4th celebration, complete with potential celebrity appearances, sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage.
To cast your vote, visit https://americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com/
About Steller
Steller, headquartered in
About Parade
Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, has been enlightening, delighting and inspiring audiences for more than 80 years. Parade is owned and operated by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: AREN), a brand, data and IP company that builds, acquires and scales high-performing digital assets. Arena combines technology, storytelling and entrepreneurship to create deep content verticals that engage passionate audiences across sports & leisure, lifestyle and finance. Through their portfolio of owned and operated brands including Parade, TheStreet, Men's Journal, Athlon Sports, ShopHQ and the Adventure Network (Surfer, Powder, Bike Magazine and more), they deliver trusted content and meaningful experiences to millions of users each month. Visit thearenagroup.net to learn more.
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