05/28/2026
You won't want to miss the Annual Junior Parade, another fun and fabulous event in the City's ongoing Rose Festival!
The Parade is an annual tradition, dating back to 1918, when a small group of local children decided to have their own Rose Festival Parade, since the Festival was cancelled due to World War 1! From a plucky assembly of bikes, trikes, and a wagon, to today's marching bands, dance teams, and walk-on participants, the Junior Parade has grown into one of the highlights of the Festival!
'The parade starts at Noon, with Fred Bear cutting the ribbon to kick things off, but you will want to arrive early so you can get a good seat!
Link to the Parade route and street closures in the comments!