CALLING ALL ENTERTAINERS

AND ARTISTS!

Parade Applications open late 2025.

PARADE DETAILS

The King William Fair officially begins when the Parade steps off at 9:00 am.

Parade lineup begins at 6 a.m. and steps off promptly at 9 a.m.

Parade entry fee is $150. All applicants pay a $25 nonrefundable application fee. Neighborhood residents (King William and Lavaca) Parade entry fees are $75. Non-profit organization fees are $100, and require proof of 501(c)(3) status.

Thanks to the King William Fair proceeds, which includes Parade entry fees, the King William Association has donated close to $900,000 in grants and scholarships since 2001.

If you have additional questions or would like to tell your story about King William, please email us at alicia@kwfair.org.

PARADE route

Beginning on E. Guenther at Eagleland, the Parade travels through the Fair Zone, and ends on Adams at Eagleland.

The Parade route is 1.5 miles long and lasts approximately 90 minutes

Viewing is available along the total length of the Parade route. Viewing within the Fair Zone requires admission to the Fair.

Free viewing located on Adams Street in between Pereida and Eagleland Dr. and on E. Guenther Street in between S. Alamo & Eagleland Dr.

  • VOLUNTEER

    Calling all confident, upbeat volunteers for line-up organization, Parade wrangling, and banner carrying—a fun and easy way to get involved! If you can handle the heat, make quick decisions, and bring the energy, we’d love to have you. Help us build the Parade vibe—sign up today!

  • WRANGLE ON, SUE!

    Wrangle On, Sue! The King William Fair honors Sue Duffy, who was Chief Parade Wrangler from 2007 until her death in 2017. Although Sue did not live in the neighborhood, she devoted countless hours to curating and cultivating the parade into a city-wide favorite. Sue was also a former Fair performer (Irish dance), and loved spending time in the ‘hood