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PARTICIPATE IN GRAND OLD DAY
 
Grand Old Day is sponsored by GABA under a block party permit issued by the City of St. Paul, which allows the Association jurisdiction and control of all outdoor vending within 2000 feet in every direction of Grand Avenue from Dale to Fairview. If your organization or business would like to participate in Grand Old Day by setting up a vendor booth, being in the parade, peforming, or distributing information or samples, please apply for a Grand Old Day permit using the information below. GABA welcomes your participation in the event by following the Grand Old Day guidelines and procedures.



 
PARADE LINE-UP
The Grand Old Day Parade is presented by St. Paul Autos, formerly Saturn of St. Paul. St. Paul Autos has an amazing new selection of vehicles to choose from at Volkswagen of Inver Grove, White Bear Lake Mitubishi/Suzuki and Saturn of Mounds View/Moter Trend Certified Advantage! 
Below is the parade line-up in Alphabetical Order:
Unit Organization
30 1-800 Got Junk
65 96-3 NOW Radio
47 A Johnson & Sons Florist
40 Americas National Teenager
64 Anchor Bank
8 Art Cars
43 Ballet MN
39 Bank Cherokee
54 Captain Ken's Foods
28 Chipotle
24 Coldwell Banker Burnet
22 College Muscle Movers
13 D'Amico & Sons
68 David Schultz for Ramsey Cty
4 Doc Chopp/Cafe Latté
44 Edina Realty
38 Goodwill Easter Seals
9 Green Mill
1 Honor Guard
33 Irish on Grand
26 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
62 Lillians on Grand
5 Macalester Pipe Band
6 Mayor
61 Minnesota Renaissance Festival
21 Minnesota RollerGirls
23 Minnesota State Fair
12 MN Brass Bugle Corp
52 Mpls St. Paul Plumbing & Heating
67 Nature Valley Bicycle Fest
14 Northern Lights Greyhounds
56 Northern Star Rodeo
51 Pizza Luce
57 Protection One Security
20 Ramsey County Sheriffs Dept
37 Ramsey Jr High Marching Band
25 Rasmussen College
46 Regions Hospital
66 Riedell Skates
3 Saint Paul Autos
15 Saint Paul City Ballet
7 Saint Paul City Council
2 Saint Paul Police Federation
72 Saint Paul Rugby
48 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
19 Salut St. Paul
31 Shane Montoya - The Odd Couple Team
69 Sherwin William
58 Snap Fitness
53 Spielmannszug MN
34 St. Patricks Association
18 St. Paul Childhood Center
29 St. Paul DFL
73 St. Paul Fire
41 St. Paul Optimist Club
36 St. Paul Public Library Book mobile
59 St. Paul Saints
71 St. Paul Smart Trips
50 St. Paul Vulcans
35 Stepping Stone Theatre
45 Stevie Ray Improv
32 SUBWAY
60 Summit Brewing
11 Summit Hill Association
27 Sun Country Airlines
17 The Red Balloon Bookshop
63 Ticket King MN
70 Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show
42 University of MN
55 US Bank
10 Vikings Football
16 Whole Foods
49 Winter Carnival Senior Royalty
BANDS, CULTURAL ARTS/PERFORMANCE & STREET PERFORMERS
Interested in performing at Grand Old Day? Please send your information & media kit to david@grandave.com or Grand Old Day, 867 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. You will be contacted if there is an opportunity for your group to perform. Street Performers must receive a Grand Old Day permit.
 
 
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising applications are no longer being accepted. We had an overwhelming response to this year's wristband booth opportunity and are pleased to announce our 2010 non-profit partners:
 
Rock the Cause-A non-profit organization working to create a positive, life-changing experience through the power of music and community. Rock the Cause's Grand Old Day proceeds will also support Free Arts Minnesota and Minnesota AIDS Project.
 
Central Area Baseball - 
 
Summit Hill Association - A district council that works to enhance the quality of life through community projects in the Summit Hill neighborhood.
 
The Saint Paul Jaycees- A club that offers members an opportunity to serve communities, establish rewarding friendships, and create professional contacts.
 
Red Ribbon Ride-An event that educates the public about HIV and raises funds and awareness to support Minnesota AIDS service organizations.
 
Grand Avenue Business Association is excited to partner with non-profit groups to offer this fantastic fundraising opportunity and to support fellow non-profit organizations!
PARADE
Applications for the parade are no longer being accepted. The parade is full. Participation information for the 2011 Grand Old Day parade will be posted in late 2010.
 VENDORS
Vendor applications are no longer being accepted. Participation information for Grand Old Day 2011 will be posted in late 2010 with a deadline of February 28, 2011.

Presented by the Grand Avenue Business Association *867 Grand Ave *St. Paul, MN 55105 *Phone 651-699-0029