White Water Festival
June 12 - 15, 2025
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parade
The annual FIBArk parade is a highlight of the festival enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The Parade features folks from all over Colorado to join in this FIBArk tradition. Spectators line streets to cheer everything from horse-drawn wagons, monster trucks, elaborate floats, and "Hooligan" crafts, all in a spirited family atmosphere.
DETAILS
The 2025 parade will take place from 10:00AM-12:00PM on Saturday, June 14th, on F Street
from 6th to 1st, followed by a foot parade to Riverside Park.
Please be advised that streets will be closed via barricades
on Saturday, June 14th, starting at 7:00 am until the parade is completed.
FIBArk and the City of Salida ask that you have all vehicles off the closed streets
NO LATER THAN 6:00AM on Saturday to avoid towing.
Closed Streets:
F Street – between 1st and 11th 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th – between E and G
If you have questions, please email karina.r.madden@gmail.com
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The 2025 Parade benefits AVAD - Arkansas Valley Advocates for Dyslexia.
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PLEASE NOTE:
​FIBArk Community Paddling Program reserves the right to refuse participation in the FIBArk 2025 festival—including but not limited to speakers, performers, vendors, and parade entrants—at its sole discretion and for any reason, including concerns related to safety, community standards, or alignment with the event’s mission and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected class under applicable law.
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FIBArk is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We strictly prohibit any political campaigning, messaging, or activities by vendors, float participants, or attendees during festival and parade events. Participation must remain focused on celebration and community—not politics. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate removal from the festival grounds.
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