The Grande Gig Parade

June 6, 2026 at 10:00am

Theme: The 2026 Maritime Gig Festival Parade theme is “Stars and Stripes.” We look forward to seeing how you incorporate classic small-town Americana and waterfront pride. Let’s fill Gig Harbor with community pride and a bright patriotic salute for this special anniversary year. 

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 MultiCare.

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 1, 2026, or until registration is full.

Be sure to read the Parade Packet and get your parade application in early - this parade WILL 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. 

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 6, 2026 
• 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 $600 (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 1, 2026
• Please use the online registration option.

Craft Vendors 

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 
• 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 1, 2026

For questions about craft vending please email Melissa Rye at events@gigharborchamber.com. We review the application and craft images when accepting craft vendors.

 Non-Profit Vendors 

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
• 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 (member pricing) and $400 (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 1, 2026
• Please use the online registration option.

If you have any questions please contact Melissa Rye, Events Coordinator, Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce at (253) 851-6865 or email events@gigharborchamber.com .

Food Truck Vendors

Date: Saturday, June 6 & Sunday June 7, 2026
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: $650 per food truck
(Space fees include nominal use of electric and garbage.)
Deadline: All reservations for exhibition space must be in by May 1, 2026. We don't allow more than one type of food vendor-for example, we won't have two vendors serving cotton candy.
FOOD TRUCK VENDORS ARE BY INVITATION ONLY.

2026 Entertainment Lineup: 

Saturday, June 6th 

11:45am | TBD

1:00pm | TBD

Parade Awards - 2:00pm

2:30pm | TBD

3:30pm | TBD

5:00pm | TBD

6:30pm | TBD

Sunday, June 7th

10:30am | TBD

12:00pm | TBD

2:00pm | TBD

Car Show Awards - 3:00pm

3:30pm | TBD

3:30pm | TBD

Wheels on the Water Car Show

Sunday, June 7, 2026 

Visit our car show, 11:00am - 3:30pm 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 13, 2026.

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.

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.