THE DUNDAS CACTUS PARADE WILL BE BACK AUGUST 20TH, 2026 – STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!THIS YEAR’S THEME: ‘LEGENDARY DUNDAS!’Fellow Dundasians,

We are thrilled to announce that a small but mighty group of people, supported by the Dundas Museum & Archives, has taken up the task of carrying forward the cherished tradition of Dundas Cactus Parade!

Get in the Parade! Registration is now open! Click the link AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE to fill out our registration form and be a part of the parade!

This year’s theme is ‘Legendary Dundas!’ The interpretation is up to you but, just as in previous years, awards will be given for Best Theme, Most Original Entry, and more! For a full listing of our award categories, please visit our Winners page.

 

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The first Cactus Festival lasted nine days and began with a parade. Although the parade was discontinued for a few years, it resumed in the early 1990’s to launch the annual August Dundas Cactus Festival on Thursday evening at 6:45 pm. Every year crowds line the streets of downtown Dundas to watch as the various floats, bands, performers and local participants march by, providing a full evening of entertainment for the entire family.Parade sponsors are recognized throughout the parade, and volunteers walk with the parade collecting a “Toonies for Tunes” to help to defray the cost of hiring the excellent calibre of entertainment that makes the parade an annual success. The Parade was Incorporated in 2007 & continues to grow.

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About
The
Parade

About
The
Parade


The first Cactus Festival lasted nine days and began with a parade. Although the parade was discontinued for a few years, it resumed in the early 1990’s to launch the annual August Dundas Cactus Festival on Thursday evening at 6:45 pm. Every year crowds line the streets of downtown Dundas to watch as the various floats, bands, performers and local participants march by, providing a full evening of entertainment for the entire family.

Parade sponsors are recognized throughout the parade, and volunteers walk with the parade collecting a “Toonies for Tunes” to help to defray the cost of hiring the excellent calibre of entertainment that makes the parade an annual success. The Parade was Incorporated in 2007 & continues to grow.

 

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To
Volunteer?

Volunteers are always needed to help with the parade, whether escorting children to their floats, marshalling in the parade or at an intersection or to do a number of other tasks.

To find out how you can get involved please contact us at: dundascactusparade@gmail.com

 

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