The Junior Orange Bowl is a volunteer-led, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that hosts athletic, academic and cultural competitions impacting 10,000 youth annually. Participants join from South Florida and 76 countries around the world. Collectively, these events make up the Junior Orange Bowl Festival, showcasing the skills, talents and strengths of boys and girls from ages five to 18. The annual marquee event rounding out each festival season is the Junior Orange Bowl Parade. Beginning in 1948, the community based youth parade travels through the historic streets of Coral Gables featuring marching bands, floats and various community groups attracting thousands of spectators.