Event Details and Entrant Information
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival is proud to present the Grande Parade. The theme is “It’s Grape & Wine Time!”, encouraging those who have participated before to grow and develop their entry from the previous year. This rain or shine event will parade through the downtown core of St. Catharines, Ontario, where we will welcome more than 50,000 spectators.
Date: Saturday September 27th, 2025
BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION:
1. Review the Information Package: 2025 GRANDE PARADE INFORMATION PACKAGE
2. Prepare your entry description, and how it connects to the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival.
3. Review Rules & Regulations, and make sure your entry description complies.
Date: Saturday September 27th, 2025
BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION:
1. Review the Information Package: 2025 GRANDE PARADE INFORMATION PACKAGE
2. Prepare your entry description, and how it connects to the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival.
3. Review Rules & Regulations, and make sure your entry description complies.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: Will be sent via email from parade@niagarawinefestival.com. For early entries (February to May), please give at least 3 weeks to receive confirmation.
CONTRACT: Sent with Notification of Acceptance.
SIGNED CONTRACT DUE: 1 week (7 days) after Notification of Acceptance.
ENTRY PAYMENT: Must be paid in full by September 27th, 2025
Submissions will only be accepted online. If you require assistance, please email parade@niagarawinefestival.com.