The 76th Annual Musky Festival Grand Parade is presented by:

Grand Parade – Sunday, June 28, 2026

1:00 pm Historic Main Street

The Finale of the Musky Festival celebration is the Grand Parade on Sunday, which marches down Main Street in downtown Hayward, WI. The Grand Parade features area business and non-profit floats, area High School and professional marching bands, clowns, horses and more!

Parade Participant Rules & Regulations

2026 Musky Festival Grand Parade Registration (deadline June 22, 2026) – Click Here to Register your Parade Entry

Grand Marshal

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce provides an opportunity to recognize individuals that have made a significant contribution to community spirit, service and quality of life, and have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and success as a role model. Nominated individuals must have volunteered in the Hayward area. Through their volunteerism, they have shown pride in the Hayward area and made a significant contribution to it through creating effective positive partnerships with members of the public, other community organizations, business and/or local government. Showing no concern for personal financial gain, nominees have demonstrated support for the efforts of their fellow volunteers and the spirit of volunteerism in general.

2026 Musky Festival Grand Marshal Nominations (deadline May 13, 2026) – Click Here to Nominate an Individual for Grand Marshal

All applications are subject to approval by the Musky Festival Committee and/or the HACC Board of Directors. Failure to provide the required materials will delay the approval of the application.

Lynn has been described as one of the most dedicated, generous, and uplifting figures in Hayward, always willing to lend a hand. Whether she’s volunteering, organizing fundraisers, or showing up with boundless encouragement, she brings people together with her energy and unwavering commitment. Thank you, Lynn, for all you do for our community!

Read all about Lynn Melton’s contributions to our community here.