Grand Old Day Schedule
8:00 AM - Grand Old Day Fun Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile - SOLD OUT! (Details Here)
9:30 AM - Grand Old Day Parade presented by Flint Hills Resources (Dale St. to Snelling Ave.)
9 AM - 6 PM
Food & Arts Vendors
Arts & Nonprofit Zone
Sports & Wellness Zone at Willwerscheid Funeral Home parking lot (Grand & Dunlap)
Family Fun Zone featuring 3M Visiting Wizards at Kowalski’s lot (Grand & Syndicate)
Car Show presented by White Bear Mitsubishi (Grand & Hamline) Contact Chris Jensen at chris.jensen@planethomelending.com to sign up.
12 PM - Wiener Dog Races presented by Brian Wagner, Coldwell Banker Realty (Register Here)
Mini Kids Zone at Niko Niko Boba (Grand & Oxford)
11 AM - 6 PM
Entertainment and Beverage Gardens
Live Music on 6 Stages powered in partnership with The Current and Poppy Red Productions
One day. Six stages. Dozens of bands.
Music Passes are required to access five of the live music stages and enter the Beverage Gardens at Grand Old Day! Purchase your pass before June 1 for a discount. Pit Passes and Premier Parking are limited.
The Grand Stage, powered by The Current and the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, is free for all ages.
Introducing the NEW Grand Old Day App
Everything you need for St. Paul's biggest summer event—all in one place!
Interactive Map
Custom Schedule 🎶
Music Passes - skip the line and purchase before arrival 🎫
Coming Soon: Vendor List
Grand Old Day Fun Run 5K - 8 AM
This family-friendly 5k run/walk and kid's 1/2 mile is the perfect way to start your day. This is an out and back race starting and ending at Snelling and Grand Avenue. Participants of all ages are invited to join.
Wiener Dog Race - 12 PM
Get ready for one of the most adorable events of the day—the Wiener Dog Race! Sponsored by Brian Wagner, Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty – Crocus Hill, this fun-filled race kicks off at 12:00 PM on the south side of Grand Avenue at Syndicate Ave S. Don’t miss the paws-itively entertaining action!
Transportation and Parking
The responsible and comfortable option
Book a Ride with MOOV Rideshare
Park for FREE at Central High School and queue up for $10 MOOV Rideshare to Grand Old Day.
Take Metro Transit to Grand Old Day
Fill out this survey to download your free ride pass. Sponsored by Metro Transit.
Premier Parking Pass $25 (Pre-Pay Here) Enter by driving South off of Summit Ave
Convenient parking close to music stages
$25 pre-purchase to secure a spot, or purchase day-of event
OPENS AT 7:30 AM: Grotto & Summit Parking (21 S Grotto St, St Paul, MN 55105)
OPENS AT 11:00 AM: Summit & Milton Parking Lot (19 S. Milton St., St Paul, MN 55105)
Public Parking Options
Central High School: Free parking 8 blocks north of Grand. $10 MOOV rideshare shuttles to/from Summit throughout the day. (275 Lexington Pkwy N)
Anderson Parking Facility: Free parking and free shuttle along Summit Avenue. Shuttles run every 30 to 45 minutes, traffic dependent. (Corner of Grand Ave & Cretin Ave S)
Bike Parking
The Wedding Shoppe parking lot (south side of Grand Ave near Ayd Mill Road)
Media Contact
For additional information and/or interview requests, please contact Elizabeth Emerson at 651-357-2225.
Thank you to our Grand Old Day 2025 Sponsors!
Grand Old Day Parade
Registration Now Closed
All applications received after May 14th are subject to a late fee.
May 19: Fee, waivers and Certificate of Insurance due for all applicants
GABA Core, Core+, and Premier Members and Grand Old Day Sponsors receive FREE Parade Entry. Not a member yet? Apply here!
Grand Old Day Vendors (Food, Standard, and Artisan)
Registration Now Closed
All applications received after April 30th are subject to a $100 late fee.
GABA Core, Core+, and Premier Members receive a discount on Vendor fees. Not a member yet? Apply here!
Is your business a current GABA Member? Fill out this form to find out about the exclusive GABA member-only benefits on sponsorship and participation!
Musicians interested in performing can email info@grandave.com.
