The Pioneer Day Parade starts promptly at 10 am on the second Saturday in October, in downtown Paso Robles. The parade route starts at 16th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park.
It is fun for the entire family. Bring your favorite lawn chairs, hats and sunscreen and plan on a memorable experience.
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You can expect to see Antique Tractors, Horse- drawn Wagons, Marching Bands, Mounted Equestrian Groups, Youth Groups, Church Groups, Civic Groups, Floats, vintage cars, fire engines, military vehicles and more. Oh - and did we mention tractors?!?
October 12th, 2024
7:00 am
Traditional Bean Cooking Begins
Paso Robles City Park
8:00 am
Children's Pet Contest
14 years and under
Paso Robles City Park Gazebo
8:15 am
Little Cowboy/Cowgirl Contest
Immediately after Children's Pet Contest
Paso Robles City Park Gazebo
10:00 am
Pioneer Day Parade
Starts at 16th & Spring Street
12 Noon
Free Bean Feed
Paso Robles City Park
12 Noon
Carnegie Library & Historical Museum
Opens in City Park
12 Noon
Pioneer Park/Museum Activities
2010 Riverside Ave - Antique Tractor & Wagon Display and Vintage Engine Show
12:30 pm
Whiskerino Contest
Paso Robles City Park
View Poster
1:00 pm
Horseshoe Pitching Contest
Paso Robles City Park
1:00 pm
Gymkhana
Paso Robles Event Center
3:00 pm
Entry Forms
COME ONE! COME ALL! You're invited to help us celebrate the 94th Annual Pioneer Day Parade on October 14th! We want YOU involved! Your school or group, can gain valuable exposure while contributing to your community through the tradition of Paso's wonderful 94 year old parade. Just create a float, vehicle, or mounted animal entry, and your group could win CASH PRIZES! The Theme for this years' parade is "Hip hip hooray for the Pioneer Spirit". We hope you will take this opportunity to showcase your class, club or group, and have a great time doing it!
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There is no charge to participate in any of the many family oriented Pioneer Day activities! Click the event title links below to download and print the applicable entry form. Additionally entry forms are available for pickup from the Paso Robles Main Street Association.
Whiskerino Winners
Most Unique: Nate Mayorga
Best Mustache: John Watkins
Fullest: Dale Gustin
Best overall: James Prismich
Donations
Donations are accepted with many thanks and gratitude.
We are a 501 (C)(3) Non-profit organization. Fed ID # 95-6097022
