PARADES & FAMILY FUN
GRANDE PARADE - SEPTEMBER 27
PIED PIPER PARADE - SEPTEMBER 28
GRAPE STOMP - SEPTEMBER 28
FAMILY FUN DAY - SEPTEMBER 28
THE GRANDE PARADE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 11:00AM
Downtown St. Catharines (James, Church & St. Paul Streets)
Don’t Miss the 74th Grape & Wine Grande Parade!
Experience the magic of Niagara’s favourite fall tradition! This beloved annual parade brings back all the nostalgia of harvest season—marching bands, colourful floats, high-energy dancers, and over 1,500 performers filling the city with music, movement, and joy. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone young at heart, this is your chance to celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of Niagara wine country. Grab your lawn chairs, wave your flags, and come be part of a fall tradition 74 years in the making!
Don’t forget your non-perishable food donation or bring your card to tap for Community Care!
THE MAYOR’S INVITATIONAL GRAPE STOMP
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 2:30PM
Montebello Park Pavilion
Get Ready for a Juicy Showdown!
Watch as three spirited teams go toe-to-toe (and foot-to-grape) in a high-energy relay competition to see who can crush the most Niagara grapes the old-fashioned way—in a wine barrel, using nothing but their feet. Leading the charge is Mayor Mat Siscoe, joined by a powerhouse team of Niagara First Responders, taking on the determined Next Gen Grape Growers, with a third mystery team TBA. It’s a battle of strength, strategy, and stomp style!
Join us for this fun-filled event celebrating Niagara’s rich winemaking heritage, community spirit, and a little friendly rivalry. Who will emerge with purple feet—and the win?
THE PIED PIPER PARADE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 4:00PM
Montebello Park Family Zone
Kids of all ages…It’s time for a Harvest Hoedown!
We’re inviting families with children to help us close out the 2025 Grape & Wine Festival with a parade just for them. This year we celebrate Niagara’s farming heritage, so get creative with your costumes! If you can help to celebrate our Grape Growers, even better!
The parade route will walk around Montebello Park, ending with a stroll through the Rose Garden and onto the Main Stage for a flash-mob style grand finale! (don’t worry, we’ll post a video of the dance and have instructors on hand). After the parade, join us in our Family Fun Zone for a complimentary treat!
The parade starts at 4 PM, and no registration is required. However, all kids participating in the parade will need to complete a permission form. You can either print a copy ahead of time and bring it with you on the day of the parade, or fill one out at the park, where we will have copies available.
Please Note: Montebello Park is a pet-free zone, with exceptions made for Service Animals.
FAMILY FUN DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 | 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Montebello Park Family Zone
Sunday is Family Fun Day at Montebello Park!
Bring the whole family for a day of excitement at the Family Fun Zone! Kids can enjoy inflatable games, hands-on crafts, and a wide range of kid-friendly activities happening all day long. Admission is free (some activities may have a small fee).
Don’t miss the highlight of the day—the colorful and lively Pied Piper Parade at 4 PM! It’s a fun-filled afternoon for kids of all ages.
