2025 Parade and Festival
Saturday, April 19, 2025
10am - 5pm, Parade at noon
Theme: "Petaluma’s Wonderland" - Where Imagination Blooms
Step into Petaluma's flowering world of curiosity!
Get ready to be transported to a world of wonder at the 42nd Annual Butter & Egg Days Parade in Petaluma! This year’s theme “Petaluma’s Wonderland" - Where Imagination Blooms, invites participants and spectators to celebrate the magic and charm of our historic town. We are a curious community full of imagination and creativity. Watch as colorful floats, costumed participants, and lively performances bring this year's theme to life, celebrating Petaluma’s rich history and agricultural heritage with a playful twist. Head to Downtown Petaluma and celebrate with our community on this day of fun, fantasy, and local pride!
Parade participants incorporate the theme “Petaluma's Wonderland: Where Imagination Blooms” into their entry design. The theme gives nonprofits, businesses, organizations, and individuals lots of options for showing off their creativity in their designs. All parade entries will be judged on how well their entry portrays this year's theme - winners announced on the website! Check back later to see which entries take home the prizes and earn bragging rights.
The Butter & Egg Days festivities kick off on Saturday, April 12 with the Opening Ceremonies at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (20 Fourth St), from Noon to 1pm. Mayor Kevin McDonnell will read a proclamation honoring the Grand Marshal and Good Egg. Come enjoy this display that shows the heart of our community.
One week later on Saturday, April 19, the Butter & Egg Days Parade steps off at noon and marches through the historic downtown. The parade showcases over 100 units with approximately 3,000 participants and 200 volunteers. Clover Sonoma returns to lead the Clover Kids’ Parade, which precedes the main parade at 11:30am with a procession of preschoolers and primary grade youngsters and their families.
The parade is surrounded by a Festival that spreads over four city blocks from 10am-5pm offering a wide variety of food, crafts, beverage gardens, two large kid areas, live music, and more! This annual event aims to bring together the community for a day of fun and entertainment.
The following weekend, Downtown Petaluma continues the celebration with our Annual Antique Faire, on Sunday, April 27.
Happy Butter & Egg Days!!!
Please keep your furry friends at home ~ this event is extremely crowded and could be overwhelming for your animal.
Petaluma Egg Farm's 2025 Cutest Little Chick Contest
Petaluma Egg Farm is excited to host the 41st annual Cutest Little Chick in Town Contest. We can’t wait to see all of the creative and cute costumes!
The contest will take place in front of Copperfield’s Book Store on Kentucky St at 10:15am (Check-in at 9:45 am).
Pre-registration is required to participate. Entry deadline is April 1. No registrations day of event.
There is a maximum of 60 participants ~ sign up today to participate!
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2025 Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival
Do you know a person who helps us all remember Petaluma’s heritage and how proud we are of Petaluma and Petalumans’ contributions to our lives? The Butter & Egg Days Parade is looking for a Good Egg who has done just that. This award was started 42 years ago to honor the people who work to keep Petaluma’s history alive for all of us. The Good Egg is introduced at Butter & Egg Days Opening Ceremonies held on Saturday, April 12th at the Petaluma Historical Museum. The Good Egg will also ride in the Butter & Egg Days Parade on Saturday, April 19th.
The Good Egg Award is an honor created by the Butter & Egg Days Committee to recognize the legacy of positive promotion begun by booster Bert Kerrigan. Kerrigan worked from 1918 to 1926 to gained international recognition of Petaluma as a center of commerce and agriculture. Kerrigan’s promotion of Petaluma included the famous National Egg Days celebrations, which inspired the creation of the Butter and Egg Days Parade. Kerrigan brought Petaluma fame with the phrase “The World’s Egg Basket.”
Tell us about a person who has helped highlight, preserve, and contribute to the positive promotion of:
· The City of Petaluma
· Petaluma’s History
· Petaluma’s People
Please be as comprehensive as possible in the nomination form.
All applications must be received by Friday, February 21, 2025
2024 BUTTER & EGG DAYS PARADE WINNERS
| SWEEPSTAKES AWARD | |
| Most Outstanding Use of Theme | ROSIE The Original Organic Chicken |
| HELEN PUTNAM AWARD | |
| Most Entertaining / Use of Historical Theme | Petaluma Historical Library & Museum |
| JUDGES SPECIAL AWARD | |
| Most Unique / Entertaining Entry | Arts Alive Petaluma |
| GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD | |
| Best Locally Built Non-Commercial Float | Petaluma City Schools |
| HIGH SCHOOL BAND | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Casa Grande High School Marching Gauchos |
| 2nd Place Trophy | Petaluma High School Marching Band |
| JR HIGH SCHOOL BAND | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Kenilworth Jr. High School Marching Band |
| 2nd Place Trophy | Petaluma Jr. High School Marching Band |
| ELECTRIC VEHICLE / SELF PROPELLED | |
| 1st Place Trophy | City of Petaluma |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Cool Petaluma |
| PERFORMANCE GROUP | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Schafer's ATA Martial Arts |
| BAND (NON-SCHOOL) | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Petaluma Hillbillies |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Grocery Outlet |
| FIRE ENGINE | |
| 1st Place Ribbon | Petaluma Fire Department |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Gold Ridge Fire Department |
| FLOAT - NON-COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Flat Broke Farm Animal Rescue |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Petaluma Garden Club |
| FLOAT - COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Heritage Salvage |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Clover Sonoma |
| ANTIQUE / CLASSIC CAR - COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Ribbon | Straus Family Creamery |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Ongaro & Sons |
| ANTIQUE / CLASSIC CAR - NON-COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Ribbon | Petaluma Historical Library & Museum |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Good Egg 2024 - Faith Ross |
| MOTORIZED VEHICLE | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Bug Deakin - Grand Marshall |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Lagunitas Brewing Co. |
| EQUESTRIAN | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Queens Lane Sanctuary |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Petaluma Riding and Driving Drill Team |
| EQUESTRIAN CLEAN-UP CREW | |
| Best Pooper Scooper Trophy | Petaluma Riding and Driving Club Pooper Scooper |
| VETERAN GROUP | |
| 1st Place Ribbon | Marine Corps League Santa Rosa |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | California Friends of Veterans |
| MARCHING / WALKING GROUP - COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Trophy | Strides Riding Academy |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Sport Clips Haircut |
| MARCHING / WALKING GROUP - NON-COMMERCIAL | |
| 1st Place Trophy | City of Petaluma Mayor, Council Members, and City Manager |
| 2nd Place Ribbon | Unitarian Universalists of Petaluma |
FRIENDS OF THE PARADE BUTTONS
The limited edition Butter & Egg Days Commemorative Button is now for sale at the 
Petaluma Market and the Petaluma Visitor's Center.
Wear your button April 13 through April 28 (and especially on Parade Day, April 20), visit participating merchants, and receive special discounts! Locations and discounts listed below!
2024 BUTTON DISCOUNTS (Valid April 13 - April 28) | |
BUSINESS | DISCOUNT |
| Adobe Road Winery | 10% off all glasses of wine and bottles of wine. |
| Artaluma | Dance Fitness Class ~ 1st Class for 50% off! $10 (vs $20) for a drop-in ~ Classes Tue & Sat 9am, Thurs 6pm |
| Brodies Tier & Automotive | Butter and Egg Button Discounts for month of April ~ $10.00 off on Wheel Alignments and Smog Inspections ~ $ 10.00 off Complete Oil Services |
| Buffalo Billiards | 15% Discount in Pro Shop |
| Code Zone Escape Room | Book an Escape Room Experience using the promo code BUTTON and receive 10% off your booking. Booking my be made by April 28, but may be for a future date. |
| Costeaux Petaluma | One cup of complimentary house coffee |
| ERSTWHILE | 20% off one non-sale item. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One discount per Butter & Eggs commemorative button. Valid April 13 - 28, 2024. ALL sales are FINAL. NO returns. NO exchanges. |
| Flourish | Spend $20+ and get a free succulent and sticker! |
| HenHouse Brewing Company | We are offering a 20% discount on Beer in any of our Tasting Rooms from April 13th - 28th! |
| Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery | Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery is offering a FREE watch battery to customers who display their Butter & Egg Button. |
| National Sports Memorabilia | Free Jerry Rice book with any purchase. This is a great coffee table size book, soft cover with many fantastic color photographs. Jerry's personal and professional life is addressed from college through the 49er dynasty. |
| Noo Noo | 20% baby/kids clothing, shoes and gear for buttoned customers |
| Pink Owl Coffee | 10% off all items in store including all drinks and food at Pink Owl Coffee |
| Pho Sonoma | $10 OFF for $50 or more Purchase. $20 OFF for $100 or more purchase. |
| The Hunter and The Bird | 10% off all Chick City apparel |
| The Yoga Post | Bring in the button for 10% off yoga necessities in our new TYP store! Our new storefront is inside our yoga studio, and contains all the items you need for yoga and self care. Please note our space is open 30 minutes before and after every class, so check out our schedule at theyogapost.com. |
| Threads A BOUTIQUE | 10% off regular marked item |
| Wine Country Fine Furniture | 40% off of Retail Price for any one item, including special orders |
FESTIVAL PARTICIPANT LIST SORTED BY SPACE NUMBER
| Space # | Company Name | Category | Type of Media |
| 069-070 | Petaluma Poultry | Sponsor | Photobooth |
| 071 | Yuba River Family Farms | Handmade Artist | Soap & Body Products |
| 072 | NaturesTech Inc. | Handmade Artist | Skin Care |
| 073 | BoHo Lounge | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Clothing/Jewelry |
| 074 | Basket Case | Handmade Artist | Clothing/Jewelry |
| 076 | Little Miss Gypsy | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| 077 | Active Wellness Center Petaluma | Sponsor | Health |
| 078 | MJ4 Meds | Handmade Artist | Health |
| 079 | Petaluma Community Access | Parade Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| 080 | Island Goddess | Handmade Artist | Clothing & Jewelry |
| 081 | Fleur Design Co | Handmade Artist | Art |
| 082 | Imagination Unlimited | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| 083 | Granite Mountain Arts | Handmade Artist | Mixed Media |
| 084 | Wine Country Fine Furniture | Small Commercial Business | Home Decor |
| 085-86 | Thats a Wrap, Sonoma | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Crystals |
| 087 | Veena Paul Designs | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Clothing/Jewelry |
| 088 & A09 | Gourmonade | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 089 | John Owens Services, Inc. | Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| 089A | BITTER GIRL BITTERS | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 089B | Your CBD Store | Small Commercial Business | Health |
| 090-91 | Clover Sonoma | Parade Sponsor | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 092 | Gio Gelati Cart | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 093 | Redwood Chiropractic | Small Commercial Business | Chiropractor |
| 094 | The Hunter & The Bird | Merchant | Clothing & Gifts |
| 095 | Pottery Bizitch | Handmade Artist | Ceramics |
| 096 | Alsco Uniforms | Parade Sponsor | Vehicle |
| 097 | Sonoma County Democratic Party | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| 098 | Botanical State of Mind | Handmade Artist | Art |
| 099 | Golden State Lumber | Parade Sponsor | Racecars |
| 101 | Scenthound Petaluma | Parade Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| 102 | xLittleBittyCo | Handmade Artist | Kids Stuff |
| 103 | Pretty Rude Embroidery | Handmade Artist | Art |
| 104 | Made in Marin | Handmade Artist | Clothing |
| 105 | The Didi Jewelry Project | Handmade Artist | Clothing/Jewelry |
| 106 | Petaluma Film Alliance (SRJC Foundation program) | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| 107 | Don Tomas | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 111 | Winning Ways | Sponsor | Vacation Rental |
| 112 | Herb Folk | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 113 | Mac's Topicals | Handmade Artist | Personal Care |
| 114 | CHICKALUMA | Handmade Artist | Woodwork |
| 115 | Suncatcher Daydream | Handmade Artist | Art |
| 116 | The Licorice Guy | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 117-18 | Bart Bridge | Handmade Artist | Hats |
| 119 | Farmhouse Artisan Market | Sponsor | Cannabis Delivery Info |
| 120 | Sonoma Clean Power | Parade Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| 121 | The Belching Bee N' Chick LLC | Handmade Artist | Photography |
| 122 | Corrina Enterprises LLC | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Personal Care |
| 124 | Embezzled Metals | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| 130 | Rip City Riders | Non Profit | Motorcycle |
| 131 | Polly Klaas Foundation | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| 132 | Lis International Trading | Handmade Artist | Crystals |
| 133 | Petaluma Library Advisory Board | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| 134 | Kala Brand Music Co. | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Music |
| 135 | True Blue Studio | Handmade Artist | Art |
| 136 | Turq and Terra Designs | Handmade Artist | Clothing/Jewelry |
| 2 roaming carts | Mariposa Ice Creamery | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| 2 roaming carts | Mercadito El Gordo | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Roaming Carts |
| 2ND STREET | B & B Pony Party | Kids Activities | Pony Rides |
| 2nd Street | Perry Farms Petting Zoo | Kids Activity | Petting Zoo |
| 2ND STREET & A LOT | Party Jumps | Kids Activities | Jumpies |
| A01-02 | Friedman's | Parade Sponsor | Information |
| A03 | Rebuilding Together Petaluma | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A04 | Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) | Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| A05 | City of Petaluma - Water Conservation | Non Profit | Information |
| A06-07 | SIP Seriously Imbibed Products | Handmade Artist | Home Decor |
| A08 | oaktownwendy | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| A10 | Love For Pottery | Handmade Artist | Ceramics |
| A11 | COTS | Non Profit | Information |
| A12 | Simee Fashion | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| A13 | WHITINGS FUN FOODS - Dippin Dots | Small Commercial Business | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A14 | Luminous Chiropractic | Small Commercial Business | Chiropractor |
| A15 | Aunt Toni's Face Painting | Kids Activity | Face Painter |
| A16 | Ladybirds Flora and Adornments | Handmade Artist | Plants |
| A17 | The Haven at Deer Creek | Small Commercial Business | Display/Distribute Info |
| A19 | St. Vincent de Paul College Prep | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A20 | Petaluma Mothers Club | Kids Activity | Display/Distribute Info |
| A21 | Mona's Sunshine Shop | Handmade Artist | Clothing |
| A22 | Petaluma High School Project Grad | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A23 | Sonoma County League of Women Voters | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A24 | Cool Petaluma | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A25 | Sunbeam Nature School | Non Profit | School |
| A26 | Sachats | Handmade Artist | Hats |
| A27 | Back Fence Productions | Handmade Artist | Woodwork |
| A28 | Sweeter Than Honey Bakery | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A29-30 | Holidaypop | Handmade Artist | Crafts |
| A31 | Buddy's Farm Sonoma County | Handmade Artist | Honey & Body Care |
| A41 | Foolish Pride Leather | Handmade Artist | leather |
| A42-43 | Petaluma River Park Foundation | Non Profit | Display/Distribute Info |
| A44 | Old World Linen | Handmade Artist | Home Decor |
| A45 | Sara Collection LLC | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Jeweler |
| A46 | Vans Macarons | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A47 | Moon Goddess Magic | Handmade Artist | Candles |
| A48 | Embroidered Things by Jeanie Merideth | Handmade Artist | Home Decor |
| A49 | Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District | Non Profit | Health |
| A50 | Fat Cats Art | Handmade Artist | Art |
| A51 | Recology Sonoma Marin | Parade Sponsor | Information |
| A51a | Nicasio Valley Cheese co | Small Commercial Business | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A52 | Sun Solar Electric Inc. | Sponsor | Solar |
| A53 | Peruvian Treasures | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| A54 | Norman Greenbaum, Inc. | Wholesale/Importer Artist | mixed media |
| A55 | Gemini&Co. | Handmade Artist | Clothing |
| A56 | Illumian Jewelry | Handmade Artist | Jeweler |
| A57 | K&B Elixirs | Small Commercial Business | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A58 | Gilmore Arts - Artful Candle Company | Handmade Artist | Art |
| A59 | Withered West | Handmade Artist | Leather |
| A60 | Thickies.llc | Handmade Artist | Gourmet pre-packaged Food |
| A61-62 | bow by bow | Handmade Artist | Kids Stuff |
| A63 | Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park | Small Commercial Business | Kids Stuff |
| A64 | Simply Solar | Sponsor | Solar |
| A65 | ma's trading company | Wholesale/Importer Artist | Kids Stuff |
| A66 | Sueño De Princessa | Handmade Artist | Bows |
| A67 | T-Mobile | Sponsor | Telephone |
| A69 | Petaluma Transit | Parade Sponsor | Vehicle |
| B STREET | Bike Petaluma | Non Profit | Bikes |
| Beverage Gardens | HenHouse Brewing Company | Parade Sponsor | |
| Beverage Gardens | Lagunitas Brewing Co. | Parade Sponsor | Band |
| Beverage Gardens - B St & Western | Hiveworks Mead Company Inc. | Parade Sponsor | Beverage |
| Beverage Gardens - B St & Western | Hoocha Brewing | Sponsor | Beverage |
| F-A & F-R | Aroma Concessions | Food Vendor | American |
| F-B | Ortega's Market | Food Vendor | Mexican |
| F-C | Big Earl's BBQ & Catering | Food Vendor | American |
| F-D | Moxies Frozen Yogurt | Food Truck | Dessert |
| F-E | Gourmet Faire | Food Vendor | American |
| F-F | HopMonk Tavern | Food Truck | American |
| F-G | Amy's Drive Thru | Food Vendor | American |
| F-H | Tortilla Real | Food Vendor | Mexican |
| F-i | MKM Concessions, LLC | Food Truck | American |
| F-J | Stockhome | Food Vendor | Middle Eastern |
| F-K | Aunt Betty's #2 Gourmet Corn Dogs | Food Vendor | American |
| F-L | The Wurst Restaurant | Food Vendor | American |
| F-M & F-O | 3 Hermanos Mexican Grill | Food Truck | Mexican |
| F-N | Lucky Pop Kettle Corn | Food Vendor | Kettle Corn |
| F-P | Petaluma Elks Lodge #901 | Food Vendor | American |
| F-Q | Kona Ice of Central Santa Rosa | Food Truck | Dessert |
| W1-2 | Down Under Industries | Parade Sponsor | Display/Distribute Info |
| Water Street | 7-11 Lions Club | Food Vendor | Breakfast |
There is currently a waitlist for Exhibitors and Food Vendors. Email us to be put on the waitlist.
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations who have donated to our Parade:
- Dotto Construction Company
- Marine Corps League Santa Rosa Det. #686
- Miracle League North Bay
- Hall of the Above
- Lace House Laundry & Linen Supply
- Common Ground Society
- North Bay Animal Services
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
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Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors:
