Grande Parade

Friday, June 26th, 2026

The 2026 Kaposia Days Grande Parade will be held on Friday, June 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Parade applications & fees are due by June 1, 2026.

 

Parade Details:

It is the intention of the Kaposia Days Board of Directors to provide a fun and safe parade for the community.  Please be respectful of others.  Please keep a close eye on your children, especially when they run to gather candy and other items.  Safety comes first.

The final block of the parade will be a designated ‘Quiet Zone’ without sirens, music or other loud noises.  All units are required to turn off music and cease loud noises of any kind.

The parade will be broadcast LIVE on Town Square Television (Channel 14) and replayed on local Comcast Xfinity channel 14/HD 799 for at least a couple weeks in July (if not longer).

Flash drive/DVD/digital copies of the parade that can be ordered at: www.townsquare.tv

This year’s parade emcees are: Beth Baumann and Deb Griffith

Beth Baumann:
Beth, a life-long resident of SOuth St. Paul. Beth was on the South St. Paul City Council for two years then served as Mayor for Fourteen years. She has served as Chairman of Neighbors Inc, and as a board member of the South St. Paul Education Foundation, the YMCA of Greater St. Paul, Inver Hills Community College Foundation, Dakota County Historical Society and has worked with many other non-profits through the years.
In 1988, Beth was president of Kaposia Days. Beth recently retired from the financial service industry and is currently the Executive Director of Town Square Television and Northern Dakota County Cable Commission.
Deb Griffith:
Deb too is a lifelong resident of South St. Paul. As the Community Liaison Director for the city of South St. Paul, Deb works with community organizations, groups, residents and families. Deb enjoys “Creating Community Ownership” by creating activities, opportunities and events including Read Across South St. Paul, The Great Halloween Get Together, Fill the Backpack and many more. Deb was recognized as Kaposia Days Parade Marshall in 2021.
Thank you both for all you do to continue to help South St. Paul.

 

Notes for Parade Participants:

Line-up begins at 5:00 p.m.

Do NOT throw candy or items from your vehicle or float.

This is for safety reasons. Nothing can be thrown from a vehicle/float/trailer, whether it is moving or not.  Items must be handed out by walking participants near the curb so that we make sure children don’t run out into the street to retrieve items.  This rule will be strictly enforced.

Please show respect to other participants and our community.

RAIN OR SHINE, THE PARADE WILL GO ON!

The parade will go on whether rain or shine and will only be cancelled if there is severe weather. Our police department will inform our parade marshals of any severe weather threat and a decision will be made at that point.