The Red Skelton Comedy Convention and Parade is an annual celebration of the legendary Vincennes-born comedian’s life and clean humor. Centered at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy and the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center (20 Red Skelton Blvd), the event features a downtown parade, classic comedy tributes, and live stage performances.
Night at the Museum- Spots are limited!
An interactive experience in the museum and see Red’s characters “Come to life!”
$ – These events hove a separate cost and advance registration is required. **
5:00 PM
Red Skelton Sites Tour with Doug Carroll $$
Visit many sites around Vincennes that were important in Red’s life, including his birthplace, places of employment and inspiration and his father’s gravesite.
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Tickets are $5
There are three tour options: please select which tour you would like to take.
6:00 PM Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance and Patriotism talk
6:30 PM Jazz on the Grass with Wade Baker
7:30 PM Night at the Museum $$
A special trip through the Red Skelton Museum on the evening before Red’s birthday. See special people from Red’s past “come to life” to tell stories of his humor, generosity and connection. Don’t miss this one of a kind event. Groups of ten will enter the museum at 10 minute intervals to experience the Night at the Museum.
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Tickets are $20