The Chelsea Fair Parade is one of the week’s biggest draws, with crowds lining the streets along the 1.5-mile route starting on Middle Street, heading down Main Street, and all the way to the Fairgrounds. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29.
Community floats, local groups, vintage cars, fair queen candidates, demolition derby winners, the marching band, and more make their way through downtown, waving and tossing candy to the kids along the way — the JIFFY Mix trucks are always a favorite.
Parade Route
The Chelsea Fair Parade starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. The route is as follows:
- Starting on E. Middle St. to
- Main St. to
- Old US 12 to
- Ending near Old Manchester Rd by the Fairgrounds
If you’re a parade participant, visit the CAFA website for route, rules, and lineup positions
Pre-Parade Lunch
Free Hot Dogs and More at Cole
Pre-parade lunch will once again be served at Cole Funeral Chapel, 214 E. Middle St.
There will be plenty of food, so stop by for a free lunch before the fair parade.
Hot dogs, chips, cookies, and drinks will be served on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 11 am until about 12:45 pm. This will be a fun event where people can grab a quick lunch after you get your float, car, or parade-viewing chairs set up.
There will be a tent with tables and chairs to sit and eat, or you can grab your food and take it with you.
Everyone is welcome to join them for this annual event.
Chicken Broil at Knights of Columbus
Also available before the parade is the St. Louis Guanella Council 3092 Knights of Columbus hosting its annual chicken broil at St. Mary Church, 14200 Old US-12.
Meals will be available beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. The meal includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, cookie, and a drink for $15.
The chicken dinners sell out fast, so be sure to get there early. All proceeds benefit local charities.
