Labor Day Weekend
2026 marks the 90th annual Labor Day celebration, Louisville's biggest community event of the year. Come together with friends and neighbors for a weekend celebrating Louisville's community spirit.
Below you will find details about the Senior Dinner, Children's Pet Parade, Labor Day Parade, and Fall Festival.
Please note: Have a question about the fine arts show? Please contact the Louisville Art Association. The art show is not a City event.
Senior Dinner
When: 5 to 7 p.m. on September 4, 2026
Where: Steinbaugh Pavilion
We always start our Labor Day Weekend with one of our dearest Louisville traditions, the Senior Dinner. This dinner honors Louisville's seniors, who give so much all year to make Louisville a special place to live and work.
The evening includes:
- Live music
- Door prizes
- A chicken dinner with all the trimmings
This event is free for Louisville residents ages 60 and older. You do not need to sign up in advance.
Want to help out? If you would like to volunteer to serve at the Senior Dinner, please contact the Cultural Services team.
Children's Pet Parade
When: 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026
Where: Downtown Louisville
Brush your dog, bathe your cat, and polish your pet rock. The Children's Pet Parade is coming!
Over the years we have seen stuffed animals, dogs, cats, and farm friends (including a llama). Caged pets with fins, scales, or feathers can ride in a wagon if you are creative and careful.
The parade is open to children age 12 and younger. The parade runs south on Main Street, from South Street to Spruce Street (just south of City Hall).
How to register
Please register before the parade so it can start on time and run smoothly. You can register two ways:
Register online (recommended)
- Fill out the parade application online.
- Online registration is due by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 4.
- [Button: Register online → (pet parade application link)]
Register the day of the parade
- Day-of registration is on Monday, September 7.
- Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
On parade day
- Check in at the Louisville Historical Museum's plaza (1001 Main Street).
- Check-in and day-of registration begin at 8:15 a.m.
- Please arrive no later than 8:45 a.m.
At the end of the parade, all children receive a prize from the City and a popsicle from the American Legion Auxiliary.
Annual Labor Day Parade
When: 10 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026
Where: Downtown Louisville
Louisville's annual Labor Day Parade is our biggest event of the year, and the only Labor Day Parade in Boulder County. On this magical morning, we come together to celebrate the contributions of Labor and all the other groups that make our community unique.
You will see marching bands, dance troupes, local labor unions, equestrians (horse riders), and much more. Come join the fun!
The parade begins at the corner of E. Lafayette and Main St. and ends at the intersection of Rex St. and Main St.
Road closures
To keep the parade and Fall Festival safe, several roads near Main Street, Louisville Middle School, and Memory Square Park will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, September 7.
Whether you plan to drive to one of our events or hope to get out of town that day, please learn the closures ahead of time and make a plan to reach your destination.
Parade registration
- Registration opens at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
- Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26.
- Late and day-of entries will not be accepted.
- The number of entries may be limited based on how many we receive. Entries are first-come, first-served, so get your application in as soon as you can.
Questions? Please contact the Cultural Services team.
Fall Festival at Memory Square Park
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, September 7
Where: Memory Square Park
Join us at Memory Square Park after the Labor Day Parade for a feast of the senses! Explore local crafts, fine arts, fresh produce, and freshly baked goods, all from local Colorado vendors. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and a beer garden hosted by the Louisville Chamber of Commerce. Get ready for a fun day as we welcome the arrival of autumn.
Apply for a Fall Festival vendor booth.
The Fall Festival also hosts Louisville's annual Pie Contest. Sign up to bake a pie for the contest, or simply come by to enjoy the fruits of other people's labor. Either way, you are in for a tasty treat!
- Sign up for the Pie Contest
- Labor Day Parade winners are announced at the park at 1 p.m.
- The Pie Contest winner is announced at the park at 1:30 p.m.