Parade Information

Join us Friday, June 24, 2022, for the Ted Bearth Grande Parade, the kick-off event to the City of Oakdale’s annual Summerfest celebration. Returning paradegoers and participants, please note this year's parade is on Friday (the parade had traditionally been on Thursday, and has been moved to Friday with the new event schedule). 

The parade starts at 6 PM. The parade route begins at the parking lot of Transfiguration Church, 6133 15th Street N, travels east, then turns north onto Hadley Avenue, ending after passing the Oakdale City Hall parking lot, 1584 Hadley Avenue N.

Road Closure

The parade route, nearby streets, and the City Hall parking lot close to traffic at 5:30 PM and reopen at the end of the parade; around 9 PM.

Parade Line-Up

The line-up will be posted closer to the event date. Check back for updates! 

Participation

Get involved in the Oakdale Summerfest Parade by submitting a completed parade application by May 24 (firm deadline). 

Volunteering

Parade volunteers make this great community event possible! Help get the parade ready by assisting in the staging area. Sign up by filling out the parade volunteer form by May 24.