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Children's Fiesta Parade

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Celebrating its 94th year, the Children's Fiesta Parade is a beloved tradition of the week-long Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration. Parents, families, and friends decorate their own floats, carts, and wagons for this fun, foot-powered parade. Participants often wear colorful Spanish and Mexican-inspired attire, while music and dance performances add to the festive atmosphere.

Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Parade Route: The parade begins near Cabrillo Boulevard and Calle Puerto Vallarta and ends near Cabrillo Boulevard and the Casa Las Palmas entrance. 

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Be Part of the Parade!

Families, youth organizations, clubs, and neighborhoods are invited to show off their costumes and human-powered floats as they walk, scoot, roll, or dance down Cabrillo Boulevard. Participation is free and includes ice cream at the end of the parade! Register today!

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  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Flamenco Dancers in Red and White Dresses
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Girl Mariachi Group Singing
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, 6th Generation Family of Three
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Folklórico Group in Multicolored Dresses
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, The Warriors Cheerleading Team
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Mexican Inspired Float with Kids
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Family Dressed in Multicolored Clothing
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Flamenco Group of Girls
  • Photo from Children's Fiesta Parade, Mexican-Inspired Float with Kids