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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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61 Years of Tradition

Hoquiam, Washington

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Event Information

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Hoquiam Loggers' Playday celebration.

When

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday after Labor Day

Time

Parade: 12:00 PM Noon
Line up by 11:30 AM

Where

Downtown Hoquiam, WA
Ending at 7th & K Street

Duration

Approximately 2 hours
Food fair until 4:00 PM

Important Safety Notice

Treats may be handed out along the parade route, but may NOT be thrown from a moving vehicle.

You may walk alongside and hand out candy or other items to spectators.

Violators will be asked to leave the parade immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hoquiam Elks Loggers' Playday Parade is always the Saturday after Labor Day. In 2026, that's September 12th.
It starts promptly at Noon (12:00 PM).
You can stop into the Hoquiam Elks Lodge the Friday before the parade after 4 PM, or the morning of the parade starting at 8 AM.
We ask that you are at your number, ready to go by 11:30 AM. This ensures we are able to start on time.
The parade is approximately 2 hours.
YES! Please visit the vendor fair that runs down 7th Street. The fair runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Please contact Tasha Parris at the City of Hoquiam. Her email is [email protected].
NO! You cannot throw anything from a moving vehicle. You can walk alongside your entry and hand out candy or other items to spectators.
You can park anywhere that is not closed off. Please follow all road closure signs.
Absolutely! Please contact Amy Bull at 360-624-1032 or the Hoquiam Elks Lodge at 360-532-0590.
We ask that your entries are submitted by the Wednesday before the parade (September 9, 2026).
There are a few ways: the best way is online through this website. You can also email a printed copy to [email protected], pick up or drop off an entry form at the Elks Lodge, or mail it to: PO Box 484, Hoquiam, WA 98550, Attn: Parade Chairman.

Official Documents

Download official forms and information packets for the parade and vendor fair.

Parade Entry Form

Printable parade registration form (PDF)

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Vendor Application

Food & craft fair vendor registration (PDF)

Download

Parade Information Packet

Rules, guidelines, and parade details

Download

Event Schedule

Full day schedule and timeline

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