PARADES & FAMILY FUN
GRANDE PARADE - SEPTEMBER 26
PIED PIPER PARADE - SEPTEMBER 27
GRAPE STOMP - SEPTEMBER 27
FAMILY FUN DAY - SEPTEMBER 26 & 27
THE GRANDE PARADE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 11:00AM
Downtown St. Catharines (James, Church, Ontario & 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 75 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 27 | 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 27 | 2:00PM
Montebello Park Family Zone
Hear ye, hear ye! Children of all ages are graciously invited to enter Gabby Grape’s Royal Kingdom
We’re inviting families with children to help us close out the 2026 Grape & Wine Festival with a parade just for them. This year, as we proudly honour the legacy of our past Grape Kings and Queens, we invite young royalty to take part in a special tradition as we crown a Grape Prince and Princess to lead the Pied Piper Parade!
The parade route will walk around Montebello Park, ending with a stroll through the Rose Garden and end at the Harvest Lounge Pavilion. After the parade, join us for The Mayor’s Invitational Grape Stomp!
The parade starts at 2:00 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.
TELUS FAMILY FUN ZONE, POWERED BY PURE FIBRE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 & SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 | 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Montebello Park
Saturday and Sunday Telus Family Fun Zone at Montebello Park, Powered by Pure Fibre!
Bring the whole family for two days of excitement at the Telus Family Fun Zone! Kids can enjoy inflatable games, face painting, hands-on crafts, and a wide range of kid-friendly activities happening all day long.
(Certain activities may require a small fee).
Don’t miss the highlight of the day—the colourful and lively Pied Piper Parade at 2PM ON SUNDAY! It’s a fun-filled weekend for kids of all ages.
