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Rochesterfest Grand Parade
This year's parade will be aired live on ABC 6 and streamed on kaaltv.com.
Step Right Up for the Rochesterfest Grand Parade
Rochesterfest will celebrate its 43rd year June 20–28, 2026, with the theme One Nation – Many Stories.
The Rochesterfest 2026 Grand Parade will follow the same route as last year, traveling near Soldiers Field Memorial Park and through the surrounding neighborhood.
The parade takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and the Parade Committee is now accepting applications. If you’d like to participate, please complete and return your application by May 15.
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in the parade. In some years we receive more entries than space allows, but we strive to include as many as possible. Be sure to describe your entry clearly—what will it look like? The committee considers the entertainment value of each unit when making selections. Participants will be notified of their status by May 20.
Thank you for your continued support of Rochesterfest — Celebration of a City!
Questions?
Rochesterfest Office
507-285-8769 | PO Box 007, Rochester, MN 55903
director@rochesterfest.com | Rochesterfest
