Paul Bunyan Grand Parade 2025

Shelton, WA

Arrival: 8:30AM

Staging Location:  Marker #29 on 9th and Railroad.

Directions:  From US 101, take the Shelton City Center/Matlock exit.  If traveling northbound, turn right onto Railroad Ave; from southbound, turn right onto Railroad Ave.  Follow Railroad Ave to the check-in booth ( 7th and Railroad).  Please allow time for getting to your staging area.

-Check-in:  Is located at 7th and Railroad Ave. Please check in when you arrive.  Check-in and pre-staging begins at 7:30 a.m. Pre-staging is only needed for those units that take an extended time to set up (festival floats, etc.).  All other entries should plan to arrive before 9:00 a.m.  Festival Floats, the judging will begin at approximately 9:40 a.m.  All other applicable entries will be judged along the parade route.  — Drivers may unload on Railroad and then move the towing vehicles to Franklin near Loop Field.

-Entry number: At check-in, you will be given your printed entry number (which must be displayed on the front left of the entry) and directed to your staging area.  For staging, entry numbers are located on small cones next to where you will assemble. There will be parade officials throughout the staging area should you have any questions.

-When parade begins: The parade begins at 11 a.m. and you will be directed when to leave your staging area onto the parade route.  Please remember that “gaps are bad.”  When you are directed to start down the parade route, please remain the same distance from the unit in front of you throughout the parade.

-Awards: We hope to be able to hand out pre-judged awards as you start down the parade route.  All awards will be available at the logging show -Forest Festival booth after 1:00 p.m.

Make plans to stay and enjoy the Logging Show at Loop Field.  The competition starts at 1:00 p.m.  While you’re there, please visit the vendors.

Parade reminders:

• No throwing candy or other items from floats or vehicles.    Please have walkers hand candy directly to spectators (this helps keep kids safe).

• No Bull horns or loud speakers to yell at the crowd.

• By participating in the parade, you are agreeing to have your photo taken and used.

• Be Safe and Be Kind.