Gridley's Biggest Celebration

Red Suspenders Day

2026

Honoring Gridley's Volunteer Firefighters Since 1961

Friday
May 15th
Saturday
May 16th
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64 Years Strong! A beloved tradition celebrating our heroes

Non-Stop Fun & Excitement

Two days packed with family-friendly festivities

Grand Parade

Grand Parade

The main event! Watch colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups parade through downtown. Cash prizes for best entries!

Classic Car Show

Classic Car Show

Admire vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Trophy awards and cash prizes for the best rides. 8 AM - 1 PM Saturday!

Car Show Details

Bed Races

Our most hilarious tradition! Teams race beds down Virginia Street at 9:30 AM. Bring your cheering spirit!

Firemen's Games

Watch local firefighters compete in tests of strength and endurance at 1 PM. See our heroes in action!

Food & Vendors

Over 100 vendors! Shop crafts, gifts, and enjoy delicious food court treats along Virginia & Hazel Streets.

Guns 'n' Hoses

Firefighters vs. Police softball showdown Friday at 6 PM! Features food trucks and Home Run Derby at Vieira Park.

Unjust Court

Have a friend who deserves justice? Pay to have them arrested, get their mugshot taken, and make them post bail to benefit the Chamber!

⚖️ Arrest Someone

Event Schedule

Plan your Red Suspenders Day adventure!

All Day

"Unjustice" Court

Nominate your friends to be "arrested" and jailed until bail is raised through donations!

Rotary Park
6:00 PM

Guns 'n' Hoses Softball Game

Firefighters vs. Police! Includes food trucks and an exciting Home Run Derby.

Vieira Park
7:00 AM

Pancake Breakfast

Start your day right! Hosted by Gridley Little League, Masonic Lodge, and Knights of Columbus.

Daddow Park
8:00 AM

Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

Display runs until 1 PM. Trophy awards and cash prizes for best entries!

Downtown Gridley
8:00 AM

Vendors & Food Court Open

Over 100 vendors selling crafts, gifts, and delicious food. Open until 2:30 PM.

Virginia & Hazel Streets
9:30 AM

Bed Races

Teams race decorated beds down the street in this hilarious competition!

Virginia Street
11:00 AM

Main Parade

The highlight of Red Suspenders Day! Cash prizes for best entries.

Downtown Gridley
1:00 PM

Firemen's Games

Watch our firefighters compete in challenging tests of strength and endurance!

Downtown Gridley
4:00 PM

Tri-Tip Drive-Thru Dinner

End the day deliciously! Drive-thru tri-tip dinner runs until 7 PM.

Gridley Museum

Get a Reminder

We'll send you a heads-up before Red Suspenders Day so you don't miss a thing.

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Be Part of the Fun

Register to participate in Red Suspenders Day 2026

Vendor Booth

Sell to thousands of visitors!

  • ✓ Prime downtown location
  • ✓ Food vendors & food trucks welcome
  • ✓ Crafts, gifts & merchandise
  • ✓ Huge foot traffic from parade
  • ✓ 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Saturday

Event Sponsor

Support our community tradition!

  • ✓ Community recognition
  • ✓ Advertising & promotion
  • ✓ Official event t-shirts
  • ✓ Parade entry included
  • ✓ Support local firefighters

Sponsorship Levels

Choose your level of community support

Questions? Contact Us

Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce
890 Hazel St., Gridley, CA 95948
(530) 846-3142
info@gridleyareachamber.org