2008 PARADE ROUTE MAP

Planning to see the parade in person? Here is what you need to know.

The Mother Goose Parade begins at MAGNOLIA Avenue and MAIN Street in El Cajon, California. It will proceed east on Main Street, then North on N. Second Street, and finishes at Madison Avenue. See Street Closures

The pre-parade show will be performed in front of the Grand Stands between Sulzfeld and W.D. Hall, and will start at 9:40 a.m. followed by the parade.


( click here for route map )

Viewing Locations:

There is room on both sides of the streets to view this spectacular parade for FREE! To ensure a good viewing location, get there early. Spectators arrive as early as 6:00 a.m.

For Grand Stand seating, please visit Grand Stand and VIP Tickets.

Parade Tips:

Bring some sandwiches, snacks, and plenty of ice cold water for hot days (or a thermos of piping hot cocoa for cold days). We never know what the weather will be like.

Bring a folding chair for comfort. If you have kids, bring a blanket so that they can sit on the curb for a great view.

Please watch your children. Please DO NOT allow them to get up and run into the street for their safety and the safety of our participants.

Parking:

There is no parking allowed on the parade route. Illegally parked vehicles will be impounded.

All "No Parking" areas and red curb zones remain off-limits, and vehicles in violation will be subject to impound.

Parking arrangements are being negotiated nearby parade row. See Getting There

The parade will go on . . . rain or shine!