04/18/2026
For those going to the Davis Picnic Day Parade, slight change in entry number. We are number 51 now.
Hi All: since we are now unit 51 in the parade, the pre-parade gathering space (according to the map we were sent) is in the parking area just south of the tennis courts.
I had previously been told we would gather on the grass next to Calif. Avenue. when we were unit 52. I will confirm the new gathering location when I check in tomorrow morning by 8 am
Sorry about the confusion. The students who plan the parade have been impacted by UCDavis construction on Calif. Avenue
See you tomorrow
Bob Bowen
U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame
usbhof.org
On Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 10:19 AM, Bowen, Bob wrote:
Thanks for being a part of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame entry in the 2026 parade. The following is information that you need to know:
1. Before participating in the parade you will need to sign a U.C. Davis waiver form. Group Waiver is for 18 and over, General Waiver is for riders under 18. Thanks if you have already sent me your signed waiver.
2. If you want to park for free in the Quad Structure parking lot on Howard Way (north entry off of Russell Blvd), you need to be there by 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. They are closing the campus access streets Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. Otherwise, parking behind (north side) of Davis City Hall at 5th and B Streets is also free.
3. Please be at the staging area on the grass area just north of Parking Lot 14 by 9:15 a.m. This is the same parking lot where we have staged for the last few years. We will be on the grass right next to California Ave. apparently next to the Walking Groups. Just come to the staging area, I will check-in our group by 8:00 a.m.
4. Since the parade ceremonies (speeches) begin at 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the grandstands on North Quad, they usually start lining up the first units in the parade on California Avenue around 9:15 a.m. Since we are toward the back of the lineup this year, I don’t see us exiting the staging area onto Calif. Ave until after 10:15 a.m. when the parade starts.
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6. The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is designated as parade entry number ___52___. Just look for the highwheelers either on the grass next to Calif. Ave. or in the same parking lot as before.
7. Once the parade begins, we will follow the shortened parade route (turning north on E St. downtown instead of F St.) and end at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame at 3rd and B Streets. The museum will not be open to the public…. but we will open it for highwheel parade participants after we take the traditional group photo on the front steps.
8. As always, safety is a priority. When the parade slows, please circle in a counter-clockwise direction. We will have some younger riders on mini highwheels so please watch out for them and for spectators who may dart in front of you without looking (this has happened). General information can be found on the Picnic Day web page at: https://picnicday.ucdavis.edu/
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Bob Bowen
U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame
usbhof.org
Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’ most revered traditions and serves as the university’s annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Davis and regional communities.
