Grand Parade
Grand Parade
May 9, 2026 Noon - 2 pm
Applications will be available for the 131st Grand Parade on March 15th! More details coming soon!
It was a beautiful day for a parade and the 130th Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade was grand indeed. The following are the awards from last year’s entries
- Grand Sweepstakes: Jefferson County Rhododendron Festival “90 Years of Rhody”
- President’s Award: Clallam County Fair Royalty
- Governor’s Award: Mason County Forest Festival
- Mayor’s Award: Daffodil Festival
- Chairman’s Award: Fathoms of Fun – Port Orchard “Game of F.O.F.”
- Best Patriotic Award: USS Bonefish SS-223
High School Band Awards
- 1st Place: Hoquiam High School Marching Band and Color guard
- 2nd Place: Chimacum Marching Band
Middle School/Jr High
- 1st Place: Sequim Bands
Thank you for joining us as we Celebrate the 131st Anniversary of the Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade, a cherished tradition that
honors our community’s rich history and vibrant spirit. Organized by the Sequim Sunrise Rotary Club, this spectacular event showcases a dazzling array of local and statewide entries, bringing together generations of families, friends, and visitors for a day of excitement and pride.
This year, we are honored to recognize our distinguished Pioneers, the Grand Marshal, and the talented 2026 Royalty and Junior Royalty, who embody the heart and heritage of our festival. Many cheered for the 2025 Festival Float, a beautifully crafted symbol of our community’s enduring traditions and future aspirations and can’t wait to see this year’s float .
With approximately 100 entries, including community groups, marching bands, equestrian teams, vintage vehicles, and creative floats from across Washington, the 2026 Grand Parade will be a spectacle of color, music, and celebration. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, we invite you to experience the energy, joy, and tradition that make the Sequim Irrigation Festival Grand Parade an event to remember!
How to Take Part in THE Grand Parade
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- Links to:
- Online applications
- Downloadable PDFs
- External registration portals
Temperatures
Thank you for celebrating with us!
The following 2026 documents will be available March 15th:
- Application
- The Parade Rules and Regulations
- Float Specification and Inspection documents
- "Frequently Asked Questions"
- Parade route map






