61 Years of Tradition

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.