The annual State Fair kick-off parade is set Wednesday, August 6 at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Des Moines. Spectators will be able to watch nearly 200 floats, animals, vehicles, novelty and performing units. Staging will take place at the State Capitol Complex. Parade entrants will then travel west on Grand Avenue to 13th Street. Dispersion will take place between 13th and 18th Streets.

Three viewing areas along the route are accessible to disabled persons: East Grand Office Park, 100-200 East Grand (north side); East 1st Street and Grand (south side); and 6th Avenue and Grand (north side).

If you can’t make it, don’t worry, we will have our photographers coving all the action.