GRAPE & WINE PARADES

GRANDE PARADE
PRESENTED BY CAA TRAVEL

DATE - Saturday September 23, 2023
START TIME - 11AM
LOCATION - Downtown St. Catharines

Get ready for Grape & Wine time! On September 23rd, downtown St. Catharines will come alive as thousands gather to enjoy dancers, entertainers, parade floats, and live music. This beloved local tradition is a crowd-pleaser, so be to secure your spot early so you can make the most of it!

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2023 Grande Parade Float Winners

Founders Cup: Grape Growers of Ontario

Best Dressed: Dance FX

Vintage Award: Niagara College

Harvest Award: Jordan Clarke RE/MAX

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PIED PIPER PARADE

DATE - Saturday September 16, 2023
START TIME - 11AM
LOCATION - Corner of Lake St. & William St., Downtown St. Catharines

It’s time to Show Your Stripes in our annual Pied Piper Parade, presented in support of Ronald McDonald House South Central Ontario! We’re inviting families with children to walk the special route from Montebello Park and back, and show off their spirit with a cool costume of your choice. After the parade, join us in our Family Fun Zone for complimentary snacks and treats!*

The parade starts at 11AM, but registration begins at 10AM! Make sure to print and fill out your registration form (found below) prior to the event.

*Please Note: Apart from designated areas, Montebello Park is a pet-free zone.

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GIANT PUPPET PARTY

DATE - Saturday September 16, 2023
START TIME - 9:30AM
LOCATION - Montebello Park, St. Catharines

We’re teaming up with the Carousel Players and professional designer and puppeteer Alexa Fraser to bring you the Carousel Players’ Giant Puppet Party! This workshop is suitable for children ages 4 and up who are accompanied by at least one adult.

What does a Giant Puppet Party entail? Get ready for music, dancing, laughter, and more! Carousel Players’ Giant Puppet Nadine will lead everyone in song and dance, creating a community that is together and making art.

This event will begin with a puppet-making workshop from 9:30AM-10:15AM, followed by a Giant Puppet Party on the Main Stage. Families will then be able to keep their giant puppets and walk with them in the Pied Piper Parade!

This event is FREE TO ALL, but space is limited. Make sure to sign up below!