06/20/2026
Final preparations are being made for the Grande Day Parade and Fireworks tomorrow, the culmination of a successful week-long citywide celebration put on by the Hutchinson Jaycee’s for the 83rd Annual Water Carnival. Parade begins at 1pm. Special thanks to L&P Supply for the use of their Golf Carts and Creekside Soils for the use of their Gators!
We would also like to recognize the Hutchinson Jaycee’s and Water Carnival Committee for their planning, preparation, and tireless work for another successful year. In addition, special thanks to City of Hutchinson Parks Department and Public Works Department for their hard work and planning to make it a successful event for the entire city to enjoy.
A couple reminders, after 2am there will be no parking along the parade staging and parade route until the parade is completed, or wherever signs indicate. Also, 3rd Ave NW between Main St and Montana St NW will be closed beginning at 10am for parade staging, 1st Ave NE from Main St to Jefferson St NE for band staging beginning at 11am, and regular traffic along Main St will be detoured beginning at Noon for the parade.
Lastly, if you plan to enjoy the Fireworks and Outdoor Concert at Masonic/West River Park to close out the celebration, event parking will be accessed from Montana St NW and Les Kouba Parkway. Please follow the signs. Outdoor Concert along the River begins at 7pm.
We hope that everyone can make it out and enjoy the remaining events!