Mother Lode Round-Up Parade

The world-famous Mother Lode Round-Up Parade kicks off in Downtown Sonora at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11^th, and will feature over 100 parade entries marching, trotting and rolling down the entire length of Washington Street. As usual, thousands of spectators can be expected, lining the street to watch and cheer. The parade draws over 20,000 visitors and spectators and has become one of “the events to see” in California. The Parade grew to 5 Sections of over 200 entries before the pandemic.

Remember, the Parade begins at 10 AM on Saturday, May 11^th and there will be a crowd so get there early to find a place to park and to stake your claim on place watch along Washington Street. Watch live on our webcam here.

The following are the major street closures before and during the parade;

• South Washington Street at State Highway 108 will be closed at 8:00 am.
• North and South Washington Street will be closed at 9:30 am.
• Stockton Road at Green Street will be closed at 9:30 am.
• Snell Street at Bonanza Street will be closed at 9:30 am.
• School Street between Washington St and Snell St will be closed at 9:00 am.

No parking will be allowed on Washington Street from Elkin Street to Toby Street, between 5 am and the end of the parade. No parking will be allowed on Stockton Road between Washington Street and 70 Stockton Road, between 5 am and the end of the parade. There will be no parking allowed on the side streets between Washington Street and Green Street and between Washington Street and Stewart Street. This will include Elkin Street, Dodge Street, Jackson Street, Yaney Street, Bradford Street, Theall Street, Linoberg Street, Church Street, June Street, Gold Street, Williams Street, and Lytton Street. These restrictions will start at 5:00 am and will conclude at the end of the parade.

Special signs will be posted for the no parking zones. Unfortunately, if you park in these areas your vehicle will be towed!