General parade information

Saturday, June 5th, 2027 @ 10:00AM 

Parade sponsored by Thompson Chevrolet Buick GMC

Parade Route will be closed to traffic at approximately 8:00 AM

The parade begins at West Las Palmas Ave and 7th Street, goes East on West Las Palmas to Plaza Circle. Travels around Plaza Circle to North 3rd Street, continues North on North 3rd Street until K Street.

The parade announcer and judge's will be located at the main stage on Plaza Circle.

For parade inquiries, please contact Parade Chairman 

Kristen Valentine at kristenv@apricotfiesta.com  

2026 APRICOT FIESTA PARADE WINNERS  

Best Float: Modesto Junior College

Hometown Spirit: West Stanislaus Fire Department

Best Marching Band: Patterson High School Marching Band

Best Novelty Float (Individual/Group): Alvaro Rocha as Bumblebee 

Best Overall Band: Jessica Castillo & Enedina Rincon w/ Banda Rancho Alegre

Grand Equestrian Sweepstakes: Merced County Sheriff Mounted Posse