Big Cheese Parade
It wouldn’t be Cheesefest without a The Big Cheese Parade! The 2026 Parade takes place on Saturday, June 6th at 10:30 am.
The Parade runs along Main Street from Sanitorium to Grand Ave.
Parking is available on side streets along Main Street.
**See Note below about street closures**
Want to be a part of the Parade?
2026 Parade Applications are available NOW!
2026 Parade Application
Applications are accepted through May 15th.
Cheddar Chase
Start off your Saturday Morning with the Cheddar Chase fun Run/Walk!
The Cheddar Chase is a family oriented noncompetitive fun run/walk held on the first Saturday of June. The 20th annual Cheddar Chase will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 10:25 am. The Chase is followed immediately by the Big Cheese parade
More information on the Cheddar Chase and registration forms can be found HERE
Street Closures on Day of Event
Street Closures will take place on Saturday Morning of the Big Cheese Parade. Refer to map.
Staging area closures will start at 9am. Staging area runs up to but not past Rosehill Rd, down to Lincoln Ave. Road closure starts on west side of Carol Lynn and Wisconsin (carol Lynn is open for traffic).
Main Street from Main & Rosehill to Main & Madison will be closed to all traffic as of 10am.
