Know Before You Go

In select event spaces (the Midway and other gated areas) you may bring:

• One clear bag no larger than 12" × 6" × 12", or
• One small clutch or fanny pack no larger than 6" × 9", or
• One 1-gallon clear resealable plastic bag
• Diaper bags with a child, and medical bags with medically necessary items

All bags are subject to inspection. Partner venues such as the Lions Beer Garden and local bars may enforce this policy at their discretion.

For downtown events, park on side streets or ride the free shuttle. Shuttle stops, days and times are posted here and in the festival app before the festival.

Holyoke Avenue downtown closes for most of the festival weekend, with additional closures for Cruise Night and the Grand Parade. Detailed closures are posted here closer to the festival.

Accessible parking and bicycle parking are available first-come, first-served downtown during the core festival days.

Buy commemorative buttons, pick up a pocket schedule, find the downtown food-truck map and ask questions at the Info Booth in Market Plaza.

Pets are allowed anywhere they would be on a normal day under city ordinance. Dogs must be on a leash. Most gated or fenced event areas do not allow pets.

Weather changes and cancellations are posted on our Facebook page and sent as a push notification in the Pan-O-Prog app.

Lost something? Use the contact form and choose “Lost & Found”.

Button sales pay for parade and carnival security, insurance, trash, restrooms, electricity and free kids’ events. Buttons are sold at local retailers and at the Info Booth starting in late June.