The Yo' Ho' Harbor Grande Parade

2018 Parade Winners

• Best Animal Entry: #58 CHEW
• Best Antique Vehicle: #11 Gary Hughes' Chevrolet Cabriolet (Senator Jan Angel's dignitary vehicle)
• Best Children’s Entry: #35 Harbor Heights Circus Club from Harbor Heights Elementary School
• Best Commercial Entry: #36 Eagle Commercial
• Best Costumes: #109 The Haunted Forest at Grand Farms
• Best Depiction of Theme: #114 Pack 282 Cub Scouts of Gig Harbor-Gig Harbor Rotary
• Best Motorized Unit: #61 American Legion Post 236
• Best Musical Group: #30 Kopachuck Middle School Marching Band
• Best Service Organization: #98 Stand up for Schools
• Chairman’s Choice: #65 Harbor Dance
• Judges’ Choice: #26 Harbor Swing
• Mayor’s Choice: #95 St. Nicholas Catholic School
• Most Original: #52 Minter Creek Elementary School

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Our parade is an annual celebration of the community in which we live, highlighting our rich history, traditions, and economic vitality. Spectators are welcome to line up anywhere along the parade route to watch. Generally anywhere between 6,000-8,000 people attend the festival each day. 

Up to 100 parade applications are accepted from businesses and organizations who wish to participate in Gig Harbor's biggest summer event. Early bird pricing is available for those who do so before April 24. The final deadline for applications is on May 15. We fill up each year by the end of April so be sure to submit your application early!

Registration for the 2019 Parade opens January 1, 2019, so be sure to check back then!

Open a PDF of the map, or see it below:

U.S. Bank Family Fun Run

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Register online now for our U.S. Bank 5k Family Fun Run, 8:45 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018.

Or download an application to fill out and send in by email or mail.

Free kids dash at 8:30 a.m.

We are now out of t-shirts for runners but would still love future registrants to participate!

U.S. Bank has partnered with CHEW Dog Rescue. All runners are asked to bring a donation the morning of the run!

• Cash or check donations to pay CHEW Dog Henry's $5,000 vet bill for 8 days of emergency care at Summit Veterinary Referral Center
• Lucky Dog Outfitters reloadable Gift card
• Mud Bay reloadable Gift Card for things like inflatable medical collars
• Prepaid Boarding at Our Best Friend Doggie Day Care
• Toys for 10 puppies

More information on our U.S. Bank 5k Family Fun Run.

Wheels on the Water Car Show

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Visit our car show, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in beautiful Skansie Park on the Gig Harbor Waterfront. Cars will be shown along Harborview Drive from Rosedale Street to Pioneer Way. The event is free to visitors. Enjoy a fun day of entertainment, classic cars and tradition at the Maritime Gig Festival!

Download an application to send in by email or mail.

Learn more about the show.

Or register online to show off your car in our Wheels on the Water Car Show, Sunday, June 3, 2018. 

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The Blessing of the Fleet

Sunday, June 3, 2018

The Blessing of the Fleet, a time honored tradition, lives on in Gig Harbor as the Saint Nicholas Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and parish Priest process from the church to Skansie Park with the “Our Lady of the Harbor” icon where a service is held to honor those lost at sea and to pray for a safe and bountiful catch. The Priest then circles the fishing fleet blessing each boat and crew with holy water. Anchor your boat or canoe or kayak in to join us!

Vendors

The Maritime Gig Festival is a two day event in Gig Harbor in June. The event is Gig Harbor's largest summer event and draws between 6,000-8,000 people each day. 

On the Saturday of the festival, businesses, food, non-profit, and craft vendors can have a booth to market, sell, or hand out information. Booths are for Saturday only.

Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. The festival committee will review each application and notify those upon approval. Applications without payment will not be accepted.

Business Vendors

• Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $400 per 10’ x 10’ space (no electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent.)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 15, 2018

Download and fill out a business booth application to mail or email in.

Craft Vendors

• Date: Saturday, June, 2018
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia on Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $200 per 10’ x 10’ space (no electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent, tables, chairs)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 15, 2018

Download and fill out a craft booth application to mail or email in.

Food Vendors

• Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
• Location: On Harborview between Pioneer & Rosedale streets, next to Skansie Brothers Park
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined, beginning at 6 a.m. Vending teardown will begin no earlier than 8 p.m., vending is open until 9 p.m. Streets cleared by 11 p.m.
• Booth Fee: $400 per 10’ x 10’ space; $100 additional fee for oversized trailers and vehicles
• (Space fees include nominal use of electric/water and garbage)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by April 15, 2018

Download and fill out a food booth application to mail or email in.

Non-Profit Vendors

• Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6 a.m. 
• Booth Fee: $200 per 10’ x 10’ space (No electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Must provide own tent.)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 15, 2018

Download and fill out a non-profit booth application to mail or email in.

If you have any questions please contact Spenser Czuleger, Communications Specialist, at 253-851-6865 or email sczuleger@gigharborchamber.com