Monroe's favorite summer event returns in 2023 with the 85th annual Monroe Fair Days Parade! Over 10,000 spectators line up the streets of Downtown Monroe to watch over 100 floats and performances from the Seafair Pirates, Monroe High School Marching Band & cheerleaders, the drift and drag cars from Evergreen Speedway, Equestrian teams and more!
The Monroe Fair Days Parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. rain or shine on Saturday, August 26, 2023
In order for public viewing to begin promptly at 11:00 a.m., you must be checked in and setup by 10:00 am! Line up time begins at 8:30 am.
This year’s theme:
Little Moments, Big Memories!
All participants should consider decorating their entry according to the Fair theme for judging.
****Every parade float or car/utv needs to have liability insurance naming the City of Monroe and Monroe Chamber of Commerce as additional insured. ****
We are accepting registrations until August 15, 2023. No applications will be accepted after this date.
You can pick up your parade packets at the Chamber office or be mailed to you. Parade packet includes BOGO tickets for the Fair, Map, your staging area and number and ribbons for the children that are participating. (MARKET VENDORS THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU)
Contact us today for information about being a Parade Marshal or join us at the Fair Days Market at (360) 794-5488.
Parade Information:
Where: Downtown Monroe- Along West Main Street
When: Parade Begins at 11am sharp
Fair Theme: Little Moments, Big Memories!
Fee:
Parade Participant/Float $150 (includes entire group)
Political Party $200
Non-Profit $50.00
Judging Criteria
Spirit (20 points)
Theme Use (40 points)
Interaction with Crowd (20 points)
Performance Delay (-10 points)
Max total (80 points)
1st, 2nd, 3rd winners and a chamber's choice award.
Market Vendor Information:
Location: Wagner Performing Arts Center
Time: 9:30 am to 1pm
Setup time: 7am
When: August 27th, 2022
Outdoor event.
Fee: $65.00 10x10 space
Market vendors please put ZERO for how many people/kids/categories. Bogo tickets to the fair are only for Parade Participants not vendors.
All tents will be required to have appropriate weights to secure their tents from wind