FIREFIGHTERS’ PARADE

We welcome firefighters to join us for the 2026 – 75th Annual FireFighters Day at the Columbia County Fair. The fair is inviting you to an enjoyable day with a parade and refreshments following the parade. The start time will again be 11:00 am this year.

Continued in 2026, the parade application is strictly digital online. Please utilize the link to the Google form in the email or on our website to complete your registration. Your line up position in the parade will be determined by the date and time stamp from the form when submitted.

**NEW** this year, the CCAS will be utilizing the Westchester County Parade Judges Association for all parade judging. The WCPJA rules will be utilized for judging. Their rules are available below.

The trophy presentation will be held in the Pavilion Building following the parade and time for the judges to calculate results (roughly 2 pm).

Remember, only those that participate in the parade get free entry into the fair. Your uniform is your admission ticket. All others in your vehicle or group are subject to admission charges.

THE DATE: September 5, 2026 

THE TIME: Lineup – 10:00 a.m. / Start – 11:00 a.m. 

Questions, concerns or inquiries regarding the parade shall be directed to

Chairman – John Howe at Hazmat1943@aol.com

General Manager – Eric Barnes at fairmanager@columbiafair.com