Grand Old Days 2026
Sun, Jun 07
|Grand Avenue
Grand Old Day 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 7, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featuring a free street festival with parades, live music, food, and family-friendly activities.
Time & Location
Jun 07, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, St Paul, MN, USA
About the event
Since 1973, the Grand Avenue Business Association has hosted Grand Old Day, a truly family-friendly event for all ages. Over 200,000 people converge along 30 blocks of Saint Paul’s iconic Grand Avenue, from Dale Street to Fairview Avenue, to celebrate the arrival of summer at the largest one-day festival in the upper Midwest.
What is it that draws in such a crowd? Over 150 food vendors, a family fun area, an art district, festival gardens with live music, a parade, and much more.
2026 Event Schedule
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8 a.m. - Grand Old Day Fun Run
9:30 a.m. - Grand Old Day Parade (Dale Street to Snelling Avenue)