Your Guide to Attending

Get ready for a day full of fun, flavor, and festivities at the Mansfield's World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza®! Whether you’re coming for the lively parade, the music and entertainment, the tasty food vendors, or the family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The 2026 theme is: Party in Mansfield Like it’s 1776!
Put on your red, white, and blue and show off your American pride as we celebrate 250 years of the USA.

Food and Vendor Map

Find Your Way Around the Pickle Playground

Little dills can jump, climb, and play to their heart’s content at the Pickle Playground! Packed with fun activities and games, it’s the perfect spot for kids to enjoy the day.

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Parade Route

Follow the Pickle Parade® route through downtown Mansfield and enjoy all the pickle-tastic floats. Be sure to stick around for the grand finale, when our iconic Pickle Queens® make their royal debut!

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Parking

Plenty of free parking is available for all attendees at multiple locations around downtown Mansfield. Convenient lots include:

Legacy High School
R.L. Anderson Stadium
Erma Nash Elementary School
Alice Ponder Elementary School
Heritage Baptist Church (Handicap parking)
Blessing Funeral Home (Vendor Parking)

Free shuttles run from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM to help you get to and from the festivities with ease!

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Time and Date

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 21, 2026! The Pickle Parade & Palooza® kicks off at 10:00 AM and runs through 7:30 PM, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the parade, entertainment, pickles, and family-friendly activities.‍

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What to Bring

Make the most of your day at the Pickle Parade & Palooza^® by coming prepared!

Don’t forget:

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Comfortable shoes for walking and standing
Sunscreen and hats to stay protected
Water bottles to stay hydrated
Cash or cards for food, vendors, and fun extras
Cameras or phones to capture all the pickle-packed memories!

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What NOT to Bring

To keep the Pickle Parade & Palooza® safe and fun for everyone, please leave these items at home:‍

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All firearms
Alcohol or illegal substances
Glass containers
Fireworks or sparklers

Thank you for helping us keep the celebration safe, fun, and full of festivities!

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2026 World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza Schedule

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Event Schedule Morning: Runs & Opening Activities
‍7:00 AM – Run Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration (5K & Fun Run) at James McKnight Park East
8:00 AM – First 5K Run Begins
8:45 AM – Fun Run Begins
9:00 AM – Opening Band Performs on Main Stage
9:30 AM – Free Shuttles Begin Running from Legacy High School
9:30 AM – Baby Parade Line-Up

10:00 AM: Festival Officially Opens
- World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza Begins
- Baby Parade Starts
- Pickle Playground Opens
- Community Stage Opens
- Market and Food Vendors Open
- Beer Booth Opens
- Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck

Late Morning Entertainment
‍11:00 AM – Run for Cover Band Performs
11:00 AM – Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck

Parade & Midday Activities
1:00 PM – World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade Begins
1:00 PM – Shuttles, Pickle Playground, Merch Booth, and Community Stage Close for Parade
2:30 PM –Headliner Band Performs on Main Stage. Shuttles, Pickle Playground, Merch Booth, and Community Stage Reopen

Afternoon Events & Contests
4:00 PM –
- Parade Awards and Announcements
- Contest Sign-Ups at Main Stage
- Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck
‍4:30 PM –
- Pickle Eating Contest
- Pickle Juice Drinking Contest
- Pie Eating Contest
‍5:00 PM – Pickle Playground and Community Stage Close
‍5:30 PM – Closing Band Performs on Main Stage

Festival Closing Times
6:30 PM – Last Call at Beer Tent
7:00 PM – Beer Tent Closes
7:30 PM – Final Shuttle Departure