So. If you wanna get a jump on next year's parade...
It's Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The 2026 parade will be the 75th time people have marched down 45th.
LONG MAY IT RUN!
Register HERE!
General Parade Info
Details:
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Parade route is from Bagley N to Interlake N on N 45th
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Muster/Registration Location: Meridian Park/Playfield, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N
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Registration: 9:30am - 10:30am
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Muster/Lineup: 9:30am - 10:45am
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The parade ends at Interlake N in front of Lincoln High School.
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Who MUST register:
Drill Teams, Marching Bands, Neighborhood Groups larger than 10 people, Motorized exhibits (floats, trucks and cars)
Got questions? We got answers. Contact us HERE
Everyone else can simply show up at Meridian Park and muster.
Everyone Must Submit a Hold Harmless Form.
Download Hold Harmless Form HERE
The small print:
Please observe the following rules for everyone’s safety and enjoyment!
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Follow all instructions from police or parade officials.
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Do not throw materials to spectators along the parade route.
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Distributing literature is discouraged. If you do, you must provide volunteers for the clean-up crew.
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Entrants must clean up after all animals participating in the parade.
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Participants are reminded to stay on course with the parade route and to refrain from mingling with parade route spectators.
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Any vendors must have prior approval from Celebrate Wallingford to be allowed on the street during the parade.
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Registrations must be complete to be included in the parade.
