Grand Day Parade

Saturday, June 20, 2026

The signature event of Parktacular is the Grand Day Parade. The parade became a staple of summer in St. Louis Park even before the celebration was named Parktacular. Year after year, curbs are covered with blankets and boulevards are lined with chairs to watch. Please be socially distant as you decide where to watch this year. The Grand Day Parade takes place rain or shine and is one of Parktacular’s most popular events.

Questions: Contact Terri Kane at 612-747-2330 or email

Parade Policies:

1. Absolutely no throwing of any items from a parade unit. Walkers may distribute candy, coupons, flyers, stickers, or other items while at the curbside.
2. No standstill performances will be allowed.
3. St. Louis Park Parktacular requires proof of liability insurance before a motorized vehicle may be allowed in the parade. Any unit without such information will be pulled from the event.  Please mail it to PO Box 16025, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, attention Parade Committee.
4. Consumption of alcohol during the reception, line-up, parade, or take-down is strictly forbidden.
5. All vehicles not in the parade MUST LEAVE the line-up area after dropping off individuals or after setting up floats. Please make driving arrangements in advance of parade day.
6. At parade end, all floats/units must exit the parade route down Beltline Blvd as far north as possible for take-down, away from the intersection at Monterey.
7. All animal units will be responsible to clean-up after their animals.
8. It is expected that you keep your area in lineup clean while waiting for the parade to begin.

Parade takes place rain or shine