Parade - Logging Festival 2026
2026-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Printable Route Map
Join in on the lineup or be a part of the cheering crowd.

To submit an entry: ***Registration is Required***

FREE for River Country Chamber Members!
$20 for non-members

You may enter marching units, antique vehicles, farm tractors and any other creative entries. Organization name must be on your unit.

How do I enter to be in the lineup?

Register with the Green Register icon

Still need help?

Call us! 231-652-3068

Where does the parade go?

Click Here - Route subject to change

Starts at the Industrial Park on Clay St to Barton to Quarterline - around Brooks Park -then left on State Rd (M-37) with dispersal at State Rd & River St

What is the parade theme?

Newaygo - A Cut Above the Rest

Ideas: logs, plaid blankets, lanterns, axe & saw props, greenery, etc

NEW: Participate in the parade theme! Send us a photo of your entry and we will post on our social page. Whichever photo with the most "likes" will win $100 chamber check.

How will we know where to go?

Our amazing parade volunteers will be located at the entrance to the G-M Wood Products back parking lot with your parade position.

What if my entry is not road legal?

No worries! We have a safe route for you to end at while others continue onto M-37. Each entry will receive a color coded & numbered sheet.

Orange - 1 This means you'll have to end the parade at Parsley's. Your vehicle is not road legal.

Pink - 2 This means you'll have to pull off to the side safely to unload passengers.

Blue - 3 This means you'll continue to parade route all the way through to Timbered Spirit without any disruption.

What is a "Quiet Zone?

A designated area where loud noises and flashing lights are limited to provide a more comfortable and inclusive experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Please continue to pass out merch or candy just like any other part of the route.

Can we toss candy and/or informational flyers?

Absolutely! Just make sure you're registered to be a part of the parade. Please be mindful of the temperature when selecting items to pass out. (some candy & popsicles melt!)

Projectiles are not permitted. Do not disperse any items into the air. This creates a lot of safety hazards.

Anything else going on?

Yesss! Check out this link for a full Logging Festival Schedule including food trucks, Professional & Amateur Lumberjacks & Vendors!

Restrooms?

Please use the multiple clean porta jons located in City Hall parking Lot as part of our event. There are also porta johns located in the parking Lot behind 37 North/Market 41 area.

What about the littles?

We've got you covered! Check out the Changing/Feeding Tent next to the stage in Brooks Park. You'll be able to have privacy if you little needs fed or changed.

Where do I find help or more information or help during event?

Check out River Country Chamber's booth next to the stage in Brooks Park. Our volunteers are ready and willing to help. Whether it be a band-aid, water for the fur babies or directions. Our Reserve Officers will also be out and about, too!
