The Grande Gig Parade

June 7, 2025 at 10:00am

Theme: "Treasures of the Tide" - Incorporate underwater wonders and coastal treasures.

The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce 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. Make your plans to join us for a fun weekend! The event is open to the public and has a large number of partners and sponsors, which includes our amazing Commodore sponsor Waste Connections.

Up to 100 parade applications are accepted from businesses and organizations who wish to participate in Gig Harbor's biggest summer event. The final deadline for applications is on May 17, 2025, or until registration is full.

Be sure to read the Parade Packet and then get your parade application in early as this parade is going to sell out again this year. Please note that only cars that are registered to a business can enter the parade. Personal cars are not allowed. 

This year we are not accepting print applications for the parade. Applications for the parade can be found HERE.

Business/Craft Vendors 

The Maritime Gig Festival is a two-day event in Gig Harbor. 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. Click here to view the entire vendor packet.

for complete details. The festival committee will review each application and notify those upon approval. Applications without payment will not be accepted. THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR BUSINESS/CRAFT VENDORS NOT FOOD VENDORS.

Click HERE for the vendor application

Children's Fair Vendors

Please contact Rosalyn at marketing@visitgigharbor.com if you're interested in being part of the children's fair at the Maritime Gig Festival.

Business Vendors 

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6:30 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $450 (member pricing) and $550 (non-member pricing) 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 9, 2025
• Please use the online registration option.

Register online.

Craft Vendors 

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia on Pioneer.
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6:30 a.m.
• Booth Fee: $300 per 10’ x 10’ space (No electrical hook up or covered spaces provided. Vendor provides own tent, tables, chairs)
• Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 9, 2025

For questions about craft vending please email Katie Johnson at communications@gigharborchamber.com. We review the application and craft images when accepting craft vendors.

 Non-Profit Vendors 

• Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Location: On Harborview from Rosedale up to Tarabochia and Pioneer
• Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. 
• Booth Fee: $350 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 9, 2025
• Please use the online registration option.

If you have any questions please contact Katie Johnson, Marketing & Communications Director, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (253) 851-6865 or email communications@gigharborchamber.com.

Food Vendors

Date: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday June 8, 2025
Location: On Harborview between Pioneer & Rosedale streets, next to Skansie Brothers Park
Set-Up Time: Individual Setup time(s) to be determined, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Saturday vending begins AFTER the parade (approximately NOON). Vending is open until 9 p.m. Sunday departure is after the final band completes and it is safe to move trucks out, approximately 5:15 p.m.
Fee: $600 per food truck
(Space fees include nominal use of electric and garbage.)
Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 9, 2025
We don't allow more than one type of food vendor-for example, we won't have two vendors serving cotton candy.
Please email Lkozuma@gigharborchamber.com to express your interest in being a food vendor.

2025 Entertainment Lineup: 

Saturday, June 7th

11:45am | The Shy Boys

1:00pm | Champagne Sunday

Parade Awards - 2:00pm

2:30pm | Ian Ayers and Soul Purpose

3:30pm | Kim Archer Band

5:00pm | Led Zeppman

6:30pm | Kalimba

Sunday, June 8th

10:30am | Brian James Was Here

12:00pm | The Jewel Tones

2:00pm | Lovely Colours

Car Show Awards - 3:00pm

3:30pm | Nick Cain/ Line Dancing

3:30pm | Boot Boogie Babes Line Dancing (in front of Pavilion stage). 

Wheels on the Water Car Show

Sunday, June 8, 2025 

Visit our car show, 11:00am - 4:30pm in beautiful Skansie Brothers Park on the Gig Harbor Waterfront. Cars will be shown along the street on 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!

Register online or Download a PDF to send in by email or mail. Early registration accepted through March 15, 2025.

Learn more about the show.

Vehicles begin going into position at 9:00am.

Groups, please make plans to arrive together for placement together.  

Awards categories:

Parking & Shuttle Info for Maritime Gig Festival

Getting to the Maritime Gig Festival is easy with multiple parking and shuttle options available!

Shuttle Service

Pierce Transit will provide FREE shuttle service between the Kimball Park & Ride and Judson Street on both Saturday and Sunday.

All Black Limo will offer on-demand shuttle service on Saturday from Chapel Hill Church to Gig Harbor Yacht Club between 8:30am-12:30pm. After that the shuttle with carry passengers between Chapel Hill Church and Skansie Brothers Park 12:30-8:30pm (or until all return trips are complete).

More shuttle details will be posted soon on the Maritime Gig Festival Facebook page.

Parking Options

Free parking is available at the Kimball Park & Ride and on nearby residential streets surrounding downtown.

Harborview Drive and Pioneer Way will be closed to traffic during the festival.

Pay-to-park is available at United Methodist Church (7400 Pioneer Way) and St Nicholas Catholic Church/School (3555 Edwards St).

Plan ahead, park smart, and enjoy the festival stress-free!

The Blessing of the Fleet, a beloved time honored tradition held by the Knights of Columbus, in Gig Harbor that occurs the Sunday afternoon of the Maritime Gig. It includes the Saint Nicholas Catholic Church Knights of Columbus and parish Priest procession from the church to Skansie Park with the “Our Lady of the Harbor” icon. This service is held to honor those lost at sea and to pray for a safe and bountiful catch.