Gilbert Days Returns: Parade and Festival on November 21 & 22

Gilbert, Ariz. - Celebrate our community during the 2025 Gilbert Days Parade and Festival this November! Check out all that is planned for this year below.

Gilbert Days Softball Tournaments | November 15 & 16

The 36th Annual Gilbert Days Softball Tournament is back again featuring a Women's League, Men's League, Men's Upper League and Co-Ed.

Details:
Games played at Cactus Yards & Freestone
$375 per team
Prizes available to the top teams
Register by November 1

Gilbert Days Festival | November 21 & 22

Head to Gilbert Regional Park for the Gilbert Days Festival, presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers , on November 21 & 22. This family-friendly event will feature live music, games, inflatables, food, shopping and more.

Details
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM both days
Gilbert Regional Park | 3005 E. Queen Creek Road
Pre-sale tickets are $5 per day + fees
Children 12 years and under are free, registration required

Entertainment Lineup

Friday, November 21- Purchase Tickets

Dina Preston Band (4:00-6:00 PM)
An award-winning Phoenix-based group blending Americana, country, and rock, the Dina Preston Band delivers high-energy performances that have captivated audiences in over 40 countries.

Jemini (6:45-8:45 PM)
Jemini is a dynamic five-piece pop and dance band playing hits from the '70s to today, known for their versatile setlists and energetic performances that keep every crowd moving.

Saturday, November 22- Purchase Tickets

The Grant Brothers (4:00-6:00 PM)
Arizona-based country duo Billy and Brian Grant bring their "Modern Country Music - Made in the Desert" to the stage, blending catchy originals and crowd favorites with the energy of brothers who've shared stages with top country artists.

Ship Happens (6:45-8:45 PM)
Ship Happens is a high-energy band known for fun, crowd-pleasing performances that keep audiences singing and dancing all night long.

Gilbert Days Parade | Saturday, November 22

The 2025 Gilbert Days Parade, presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers, and Gilbert Half Marathon, celebrates our town's heritage with a theme of "Out of this World". This year, over 75 local schools, businesses, and community organizations will showcase floats and entries that highlight iconic styles and trends from their favorite decades. This long-standing tradition brings together community organizations as they march down Gilbert Road every fall.

Our Gilbert Days celebration continues to grow, but the parade remains the premier event.

The Details
Saturday, November 22
Parade step-off: 8:30 AM
Parade route: Gilbert Road between Elliot Road and Juniper Avenue
Free parking is available throughout the Heritage District
Learn more

Road Closure Information | Saturday, November 22

More Gilbert Days Events

• Gilbert Days Rodeo - Produced by the Gilbert Promotional Corporation
• Gilbert Days Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K - Produced by A Shun the Sun Foundation