Saturday, march 21, 2026
downtown mansfield, tx
Weather Advisory ☀️ The forecast for parade day calls for temperatures in the low to mid-90s. Since we haven’t fully acclimated to the heat yet, please start hydrating early and continue drinking water throughout the event.
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.
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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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!
Plenty of free parking is available for all attendees at multiple locations around downtown Mansfield. Convenient lots include:
Free shuttles run from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM to help you get to and from the festivities with ease!
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.
Make the most of your day at the Pickle Parade & Palooza® by coming prepared!
Don’t forget:
To keep the Pickle Parade & Palooza® safe and fun for everyone, please leave these items at home:
Thank you for helping us keep the celebration safe, fun, and full of festivities!
7:00 am - Run Packet Pick-up at James McKnight Park East
7:00 am - Late Registration 5K and Fun Run at James McKnight Park East
8:00 am - First 5k Run at James McKnight Park East
8:45 am - Fun Run at James McKnight Park East
9:00 am – The Helm of Awe – Main Stage
9:00 am – Beer Booth opens
9:30 am - Free Shuttles begin running at Legacy High School
9:30 am - Baby Parade Line Up
10:00 am - World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade & Palooza event starts
10:00 am - Baby Parade starts
10:00 am - Pickle Playground opens
10:00 am - Community Stage opens
10:00 am - Market and Food Vendors open
10:00 am – Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck
11:00 am – Red Iron Push Band – Main Stage
11:00 am - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
11:00 am - Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck
12:00 pm - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
12:30 pm – Sponsors speaking opportunity
1:00 pm - World’s Only St. Paddy’s Pickle Parade starts
1:00 pm - Shuttles, Pickle Playground, Merch Booth, and Community Stage closes for parade
2:30 pm - Headliner Band - Austin Brown and Band on the Main Stage
2:30 pm - Shuttles, Pickle Playground, Merch Booth, and Community Stage re-open
3:00 pm - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
4:00 pm - Parade Awards and Announcements
4:00 pm - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
4:00 pm - Signup for Pickle Juice Drinking, Pickle Eating and Pie Eating Contest at Main Stage
4:00 pm - Dan-Dan the Farmer Man Promo Comedy Truck
4:15 pm – Introduction of Kevin Baxter and Dilly of The Big Dill event
4:30 pm - Pickle Eating Contest, Pickle Juice Drinking Contest and Pie Eating Contest
5:00 pm - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
5:00 pm - Pickle Playground and Community Stage closes
5:30 pm – Run4Cover Band - Main Stage
6:00 pm - Will Baffle Magic Show @ Farr Best Theater, $10 per person
6:30 pm - Last call at the Beer Tent
7:00 pm - Beer Tent closes
7:30 pm - Shuttles will stop running
