Join the Parade

Save the date: August 15, 2026

Parade Route*

The parade begins at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum (990 SW Rock Creek Drive).

Route:

• East on Rock Creek Drive to Highway 14
• East on Highway 14 to Columbia Street
• Left on Vancouver Avenue (at Stevenson Community Library)
• Entries may disband there or continue back to the museum

*Any route changes will be emailed in advance.

Schedule

• 9:00 a.m. – Judged entries registered and in line
• 9:45 a.m. – Judging begins
• 11:00 a.m. – Parade starts promptly

Registration (Required)

All participants must check in at the staging area to confirm registration, receive their order assignment, and display their entry number.

• Judging forms due by Monday, August 10, 2026
• No entry fee for judging
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded in each category
• One category per entry
• Drop-in entries discouraged

Staging Information*

• All entries check in at the Interpretive Center
• Big rigs (fire, logging, lumber trucks, etc.) stage in the gravel lot east of Rock Creek and the Fairgrounds
• Registration numbers will be delivered to big rigs
• Restrooms available during staging

*Any staging updates will be emailed in advance.

Parking

• No parking in line-up areas or along the parade route
• Support vehicle parking available west of Rock Creek Drive (across from Rock Cove Assisted Living)
• Volunteers/extra vehicles parking in the gravel lot: $5 per vehicle

Parade Guidelines

• Driving speed: 3–4 mph
• Maintain safe spacing between entries
• Candy may be gently tossed (no vigorous throwing)
• Walking members may hand out items
• Animals must be healthy; animal units must provide a pooper scooper
• No intoxicating beverages or illegal drugs

Special Entry Instructions

Horse Entries: Park trailers at the Fairgrounds and ride to staging via Rock Creek Drive.

Cars, Floats & Large Entries: Park for judging as directed by Parade Superintendents in the Interpretive Center lot.