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Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. | Route: Down 3rd & Douglas Streets
Join us for our very own Wagon Parade, a delightful stroll through the heart of the festival featuring hand-pulled wagons, creative floats, and candy galore!
Chamber Member or Downtown business and want to participate?
Sign up now! Grab your friends, coworkers, or club and create your own Wagon Team to walk the route.
As you roll into the intersection of 3rd & Douglas, our emcees will introduce each float with flair — so make sure to submit a short script telling us who you are and what makes your wagon special.
Small prizes and major bragging rights await the top entries!
This year we celebrate the joy of music with our theme " Music Makes The World Go Round!"
Participating businesses and organizations are encouraged to decorate your wagon to match your favorite music genre—whether it’s rock, country, jazz, pop, or anything else that moves you. As you roll down the parade route, play music from your chosen genre to bring your theme to life and share the rhythm with everyone around you! This event is all about having fun and celebrating the season.
We look forward to seeing you there! Small prizes and major bragging rights will be awarded to the top wagons! No politically affiliated organizations, or public interest groups will be considered. No motorized wagons or vehicles allowed.
How to Participate:
👯♀️ Form a team (business, nonprofit, friends, family, etc.)
🎨 Decorate your hand-pulled wagon
✨ Align with the theme
📜 Submit your emcee script ahead of time
🍬 Bring candy to hand out
📷 Dress to impress — photos will be shared!
Register today to secure your spot in the 2025 Oktoberfest Wagon Parade!
Please note:
🚫 No political or public interest groups will be considered.
🚗Motorized wagons or vehicles are not allowed.We can’t wait to see what you roll out!
Did you know the very first Oktoberfest parade dates all the way back to 1810 in Munich, Germany?
It was originally held to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese!
