Grand Old Day, the largest free celebration in the Midwest, takes place Sunday, June 1st in Saint Paul.
Saint Paul’s Grand Old Day is the official Kickoff to Summer. As the largest free celebration in the Midwest, this Saint Paul tradition has been taking place for fifty years. After a few years off, we are happy to report this event is back to happening!
Grand Old Day Schedule of Activities
The festival is on
Grand Old Day highlights include:
- 5K and kids’ fun run (8 a.m.)
- Grand Old Day parade presented by Flint Hills Resources (9:30 a.m.)
- Four themed zones: sports and wellness; arts and nonprofits; entertainment; and family fun featuring 3M
- Visiting Wizards
- Classic car show
- Wiener dog races
- TONS of live music
The live music lineup is absolutely epic this year! Across six stages, you’re sure to find something for everyone’s taste throughout the day!
- The Grand Stage – The Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder and FènixDion
- The Homegrown Stage – The 4onthefloor, 13 Arrows, Ladies of the 80s, The Scarlet Goodbye, The Goombas and The Cellar Dwellers
- The Vibes Stage (hosted by Sean Mcpherson and Jazz88) – Ashley DuBose, Brandon Commodore’s, NRG, Mike Munson, T. Mychael Rambo, Maryann and the Money Makers, and Trevor McSpadden
- The Nothing But Canna Stage – International Reggae All Stars featuring Singing Tony
- The Live and Local Stage – Devotion, Miloe, Lasalle, Dem Atlas, Poetic Roots, Obi Original, 0308
- The School of Rock Stage – St. Paul House Band, Eden Prairie House Band, St. Paul Youth Road Crew and Plymouth House Band
Find a complete list of activities on this map.
Although the festival is free, if you plan to visit the Beer Gardens, you need to purchase a wristband. Head here to save $10 by purchasing your wristband in advance.
Are you wondering about parking options? Consider taking a shuttle. There will be free shuttle rides to Grand Old Day for guests along Summit Avenue. Shuttles will pick up at stops along Summit on the corners of Cambridge, Saratoga, Syndicate, Oxford, Victoria, and St. Albans. If opting for this route, expect to wait 30 minutes for a shuttle as Summit Avenue gets very congested during the event.
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