Governors Days Grand Parade 2026!
Schedule
Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Grimes South Sports Complex | Grimes, IA
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Governors Days 2026 Grand Parade Presenting Sponsor: Des Moines ParentGold Sponsors: City State Bank
Grimes Governors Days is an annual event that is organized by Grimes Chamber & Economic Development in coordination with the Governors Days Committee and with the support of dozens of local Chamber Member sponsors and the City of Grimes.
The event consists of live music, a large entertainment garden, Samβs Amusements Carnival, the Bags Tournament, multiple parades, food and craft vendors, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, and many other events.
Governors Days is one of the grandest summer festivals in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. Sign you, your business, or your cause up for our Grand Parade held in Grimes at 10AM on Saturday, June 6th.
There will be a FLOAT CONTEST! So be sure to put on your creative hats! (The theme this year is America's 205th Birthday!)
Staging: 8-10:00 AM
Parade Start: 10:00 AM
Chamber Members: Free
Non-Members: $30
Parade Route will be posted prior to event!
Will post map here and on www.governorsdays.com! Stay tuned!
Register Here: https://business.grimesiowa.com/events/details/governors-days-grand-parade-2041?calendarMonth=2026-06-01
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Where is it happening?
Grimes South Sports Complex, 501 S Maplewood Dr, Grimes, IA 50111-2144, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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