Children’s Parade & Picnic           

A firefighter in uniform sitting on the edge of a fire truck's ladder platform beside a young boy wearing a cap and sportswear, with the boy sitting on the platform and the firefighter holding a small object.
Young girl riding a scooter at a community event with many people and children in strollers in the background, under green trees on a sunny day. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Three children leaning forward with their mouths on slices of watermelon on a red checkered tablecloth outdoors. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children and adults at a park playing with a colorful parachute on a sunny day, with trees, tents, and playground equipment in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children riding scooters and bikes in a parade, holding balloons, and leading a banner for a children's event on a sunny day. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children and adults gather in a park for a celebration, with many balloons, bikes, and a tent on a sunny day. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children and adults playing with a large colorful parachute in a park on a sunny day. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children and adults attending a children's parade and picnic on a sunny day, with a red fire truck and colorful balloons, some children on scooters, and a white banner that reads 'Children's Parade and Picnic'.
A group of people, including a young girl, are serving and receiving snow cones at an outdoor event under trees with a red and white checkered tablecloth. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
A woman in a pink shirt paints rainbow stripes on a young girl's face at an outdoor event. The girl is sitting in a stroller, wearing a pastel-colored shirt and balloons in her hair. Several people and trees are visible in the background on a sunny d
A group of four senior adults at an outdoor gathering, standing around a barbecue grill with hot dogs, with other people and trees in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
People enjoying a snow cone stand outdoors during a sunny day, with a woman serving cotton candy and others smiling at the camera. There is a red and white checkered tablecloth and a tennis court in the background.
Children and adults gathered around a table outdoors, making colorful paper craft masks with decorations on a red and white checkered tablecloth.
Children riding bicycles during a street festival with many people walking behind them, some carrying balloons, on a sunny day with clear blue sky and green trees.
Children playing sack race game outdoors on a sunny day, with some children wearing colorful shirts and hats, and a crowd watching in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Young boy wearing a teal helmet and blue shirt riding a bicycle on a street during a community event, with people walking and some holding balloons in the background under a clear, sunny sky. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children playing tug-of-war outdoors during a festive event, with some children wearing face paint and others watching in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Two young boys at a parade, one dressed as a pirate with a wig and hat, the other on a scooter with a helmet, surrounded by people and colorful balloons on a sunny day. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
A smiling woman in a wide-brimmed hat pushing a stroller with a young child holding onto the front bar, at a lively outdoor event with many people, balloons, and trees in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Children riding bicycles and scooters during a parade or festival on a sunny day, with colorful balloons attached to bikes and in the background. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Child with face paint of a pink flower, eating a slice of watermelon outdoors. Friends of Madison Park Children's Parade and Picnic
Three young girls standing behind a parade banner at the 2025 Children's Parade & Picnic in Madison Park, holding balloons and smiling.

Join us for the 2026 Children’s Parade & Picnic on July 11, 2026!

Video by volunteer Cam Preston

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The neighborhood Children’s Parade and Picnic takes place each year in the heart of Madison Park. The Seattle Fire Department leads the way as children of all ages parade down the business district on scooters, bikes, strollers, and on foot. Once they reach Madison Park playground, they are greeted by games, face painting, crafts, snow cones, hot dogs, music and more! This has become one of the neighborhood’s favorite yearly events.

The event coincides with the Madison Park Farmers Market and business district Sidewalk Sale.