GRANDE PARADE 2026 | September 26th
BE A PART OF THE GRANDE PARADE!
For one unforgettable morning, downtown St. Catharines transforms into a sea of colour, music, movement, and celebration as more than 50,000 spectators line the streets for the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival Grande Parade. From larger-than-life floats and high-energy performances to dazzling costumes and harvest-inspired creativity, the Grande Parade is one of Niagara’s most anticipated traditions — and a chance for your organization to be part of the excitement. Under this year’s theme, “It’s Grape & Wine Time!”, we invite you to bring the spirit of Niagara’s grape harvest to life and create a parade moment audiences will remember long after the final float passes by.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
We welcome entries of all kinds — including musical and cultural acts, community groups, clubs, schools, organizations, dance teams, entertainers, and commercial entries.
The Grande Parade is all about colour, music, movement, creativity, and crowd energy in every form. Whether you’re performing, marching, dancing, drumming, or creating a spectacular float, we want to see your group bring the streets to life.
Not-for-profit organizations can participate for only a $45 administration fee + HST!
