# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎺 Grand Parade, Fete & Rock on the Loch 🎶

One of the biggest and best days of Fair Week!

The parade will be led by Melrose & District Pipes & Drums, setting off from the Community Centre. They’ll be joined by the Tweedbank Lad and Lass and their attendants in a horse-drawn carriage, followed by local community groups.

Children wishing to donate flowers to Galashiels Nursing Home or food items to Gala Food Bank should meet at the Community Centre for 12.30pm. All children who donate will receive a small treat as a thank you.

🎡 Grand Fete & Rock on the Loch

Once the parade reaches the School grounds, the celebrations continue with a real festival atmosphere!

Activities for children and adults include:

Live music

BBQ & food vendors

Licensed bar

FREE bouncy castles, Large outdoor games & Face painting for local children (Wristbands are free for children from Tweedbank Primary School, Tweedbank Early Learners and Tweedbank Community Groups. Bands for children outwith these groups can be purchased for £3.)

⚽ Penalty Shoot Out

Run by Tweedbank Thistle for all age groups.
The Chris Doyle Trophy will be presented to the winner within the Tweedbank P7 class.

🏃 Fun Run Round the Loch

Registration at the football pitch by the school – £1 entry
Registration: 2.45pm
Start time: 3.00pm

Kindly organised by Gala Harriers.
All runners receive a medal on completion, with trophies awarded to category winners.

🎟 Tweedbank Fair Raffle

Tickets available at events throughout the week or from any committee member.

🎉 The After Party – 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Finish Fair Week in style with our After Party Disco in the school field - a final chance to celebrate together before we close another brilliant Tweedbank Fair.

Bring along your blankets and chairs and settle in for the day - it’s very much a relaxed, festival vibe.

The Fair Committee kindly asks that you support the Licensed Bar, as takings from this help fund next year’s Fair and allow us to keep as many children’s activities free as possible.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/grand-parade-and-rock-on-the-loch/200029988318410
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, parades, music, parties, festivals, nonprofit, sports, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, art, fine-arts, kids, football, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galashiels
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Tweedbank Primary School
- **lat**: 55.603908162106
- **long**: -2.7676873768144
- **full address**: Tweedbank Primary School, Galashiels, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch being held?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Tweedbank Primary School, Galashiels, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch is organized by Tweedbank Fair.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galashiels, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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