✨ Celebrating 250 Years of America — the Pioneer Way! ✨
This year’s Pioneer Day Parade honors not only America’s 250th anniversary but also the rich heritage and pioneering spirit that helped shape Cle Elum and our Upper County community.
Wear your best red, white, and blue ❤️🤍💙 and join us for a day full of hometown tradition and patriotic celebration!
Enjoy the Pioneer Day Parade 🎉🥁, cheer on the Dock Diving Dogs 🐶💦, and experience all the fun happening in the ❤️ heart of downtown Cle Elum ❤️.
Spend the day exploring local shops 🛍️, grabbing some delicious food and treats 🍔🍦, and enjoying family-friendly activities 🎈🎨 throughout town.
Then stick around as the sun sets 🌅 for an unforgettable fireworks show 🎆 lighting up the Cle Elum sky as we celebrate America 250 and the heritage that makes our community so special.
Let’s celebrate 250 years of America and the pioneer spirit of Cle Elum together!✨
All Weekend Events
Free 9-Hole Putt-Putt Golf at Dru Bru
DATE: Every day from 11 AM-Close
WHERE: Dru Bru – 1015 E 2nd St, Cle Elum
MORE INFO: Facebook Event
Dock Diving Dogs
DATES: 9:00AM – 7:00PM Friday & Saturday, 9:00AM – 3:00PM Sunday
WHERE: Wye Park, Cle Elum
TICKETS: Pre-Register Dogs at NADD | Sign Up and Register Your First Dog
Brought to you by the Cle Elum Downtown Association
Want to sponsor? Reach out to us today to sponsor this event!
Red Barn Piecemakers – Quilt Exhibit
DATES: 12:00PM-4:00PM (Every Weekend in July)
LOCATION: Carpenter House – 302 West 3rd
Friday, July 3
Rainier Revival Kick-off Party
WHERE: Mike’s Tavern – 427 E First Street, Downtown Cle Elum
WHEN: Friday, July 3rd | 6PM-9PM
MORE INFO: Facebook Event
Saturday, July 4
Pioneer Day Parade
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WHERE: Downtown Cle Elum – 1st Street & Pennsylvania Avenue – 1st Street & Peoh Avenue
PARADE THEME: America’s 250th Anniversary! Wear your best red, white, and blue! Celebrate America with us!
WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 10 AM
PARADE LINEUP: 8AM | FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Pioneer Day Parade Queen Celebration Ceremony
Coronation is June 27, 2026 (Saturday before Parade) at Upper Kittitas County Senior Center
Meet the Pioneer Queen
Date: July 4 | After Parade ends at Glondo’s Pocket Park
Roslyn Riders Family Fun Play Day
Date: Saturday, July 4
Time: 1PM – Beginners Class | All regular events to follow!
Where: 70 Martin Rd, Roslyn Riders Club Grounds
Sign-up: At Clubhouse 11:20AM-12:50PM | All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Miner’s Pizza by the Slice
Time: 10AM-7PM | AVAILABLE ALL DAY AND DURING PARADE!
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Location: 121 E First St., Downtown Cle Elum
PIZZA BY THE SLICE AND OTTERPOPS ALL DAY!
Mule and Elk Weekend Bash
TIME: After Pioneer Day Parade
DATE: Saturday, July 4th
LOCATION: 418 E First St, Ste. 7, Downtown Cle Elum
OUTDOOR BARBECUE, BEERS, and MORE!
Fireworks Show Watch Party
TIME: 7:30PM-10PM
DATE: July 4, 2026
Note: Memorial Park will be shut down completely for the safety of CEFD accessing emergency points and due to the height of firework shots!
LOCATION: Memorial Park Field and can be viewed anywhere around Downtown Cle Elum.
LOCATIONS FOR VIEWING FIREWORKS: Wye Park, Railroad Ave., South Cle Elum
Brought to you by Cle Elum Downtown Association
Sponsored by: TBD
Reach out today if you would like to be a Sponsor!
Questions? Contact us today!
Rainier Revival Party
WHERE: Mike’s Tavern – 427 E First Street, Downtown Cle Elum
WHEN: Saturday, July 4th | Open to Close
MORE INFO: Facebook Event
Cle Elum Eagles – Soul Brigade Band
DATE: July 4th, 2026
WHEN: 7-10PM
WHERE: Cle Elum Eagles – 220 N Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum
(Band will perform on the corner of 1st and Pennsylvania during the Pioneer Day Parade!)
MORE INFO: Facebook Event Details
Glowstick Fundraiser – Cle Elum Volunteer FireFighters Association
DATE: July 4th, 2026
WHEN: 7:30PM-9:30PM
WHERE: Wye Park, Cle Elum
MORE INFO: Glowstick Fundraiser Information
Sunday, July 5
Kiwanis Youth Fishing Derby
DATE: Sunday, July 5 from 6-9 AM
WHERE: Kiwanis Pond at Hanson Ponds – Whispering Pines Drive, Cle Elum
MORE INFO: Registration 6:30AM | DERBY 7AM-9AM
Fireman’s Pioneer Breakfast
DATE: Sunday, July 5 from 7AM -12PM
LOCATION: Fireman’s Park – 229 Grant St., South Cle Elum
MORE INFO: Cle Elum Firefighters’ Association
Brought to you by the Cle Elum Volunteer Firefighter’s Association
The Runner Stumbles
42nd Annual Runner Stumbles
After a successful revitalization last year, the Runner Stumbles is back again! The 42nd Runner Stumbles will be held at Suncadia Resort based out of Nelson Farm. The 5K run/walk and 10K run will be on paved pathways and single-track trails in a forested setting. There will be free kids races!
DATE: July 5th, 2026
TIME: 8AM
LOCATION: Suncadia Nelson Farm
REGISTRATION AND MORE DETAILS AT: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/CleElum/RunnerStumbles
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TOWARDS NEW UNIFORMS FOR THE CLE ELUM ROSLYN HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM!
EXTENDED EVENT: Roslyn Ronald Cle Elum Heritage Club Croatian Picnic
TIME: 12PM-5PM
WHEN: Saturday, July 18th
LOCATION: Roslyn’s Pioneer Park | N. 3rd St. & W. Arizona Ave
Come out and enjoy music, dancing, activities, and silent auction raffle!
EXTENDED EVENT: Roslyn Ronald Cle Elum Heritage Club Bocce Ball Tournament
DATE: Saturday, August 1st
WHEN: 9AM
WHERE: South Cle Elum Fireman’s Park | 701 Main St., South Cle Elum, WA 98943
DETAILS: Our UKC Bocce Tournament is held in partnership with OSDIA (Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America) Cle Elum Lodge #1968
PRE-EXTENDED EVENT: Boulet Theatre Productions
Boulet Theatre Presents: “Dirty Laundry” Directed by Mikhail Munden
Anticipated Show Dates: April 30th- May 3rd | Dinner Theatre
WHERE: Upper Kittitas County Senior Center
MORE INFO: Facebook Event
