With over 100 units participating in the Pepper Fest Grand Parade, it is one of the largest and most well-attended parades in the St. Croix Valley Area!
Parade Route
The Pepper Fest Grand Parade will begin at the intersection of Eighth St. N and Michaelson St. N, headed west on Michaelson St. N. It will then turn left (south) onto Wis Hwy 35 / 6th St. N. The parade will end at the intersection of Hwy 35 / 6th St. N and St. Croix St. N.
The Parade Announcer(s) and Judges will be located at the intersection of Hwy 35 / 6th St. N and Monroe St. N.
Parade Participants
Entry into the Pepper Fest Grand Parade is free for Visiting Royalty, 501c(3) non-profits, school (elementary, middle and high school) clubs or organizations, and Pepper Fest 2025 sponsors. The parade entry fee for businesses and political units is $199.
Please review the Parade Map and the Parade Participant Information and Rules.
It is crucial the lineup area is entered at the Intersection of Wis Hwy 35 / 6th St. N and Sommers St. N.
DO NOT STOP WHILE IN THE PARADE ROUTE. We have a limited amount of time to get all units through the parade route so all units must keep moving. Plan ahead for refilling of candy / handouts.
No spraying, squirting or throwing of water into the crowd gathered to watch the parade.
Registration closes August 1st. Lineup numbers will be emailed to each participant, as well as posted on this page, the week of August 4th, 2025.
Visiting Royalty
Visiting Royalty who secure a spot in the 2025 Pepper Fest Parade will receive an invitation to the Royalty Brunch. The Royalty Brunch is on the Pepper Fest grounds, 400 7th St., in the South Tent (adjacent to the Main Stage). Transportation will NOT be provided from the brunch to the parade lineup area.
