Parade & Grand Marshall

Information for the Community:

Celebrate the spirit of our community with a colorful and lively parade in Downtown Burley. We will post the map and information about the parade route here as the time for the parade gets closer. Plan on being in Downtown Burley at 10:30 AM on Wednesday of fair week (August 19th, 2026). The Parade is Sponsored by First Federal Bank.

The Parade will be livestreamed through our Facebook page for those unable to attend, but trust us, it is better in person.

Information on how to participate in the parade is below, at the end of this page.

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Cassia County Parade

Meet The 2026 Grand Marshalls

The Cassia County Fair Board would like to recognize Al and Kathy Barrus.

The Cassia County Fair is proud to announce Al and Kathy Barrus as the 2026 Grand Marshals. Known throughout the community for their selfless service, enduring kindness, and unwavering dedication to Cassia County, the Barrus’ have been selected to lead this year’s festivities in recognition of their decades of commitment to both the fair and the people of the Mini-Cassia area.

With deep roots in the Cassia community spanning more than 50 years, Al and Kathy have devoted their lives to strengthening the place they proudly call home. After receiving their bachelor’s degrees at Brigham Young University, Al and Kathy moved to Moscow where Al earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho. Al later served as Cassia County Prosecuting Attorney for 36 years and practiced law for over four decades, including 40 years as attorney for the city of Oakley. Throughout his legal career, he became especially known for his work in adoption law, helping create countless families across the region — work he has often described as the most meaningful and rewarding part of his career.

Together, Al and Kathy have quietly and faithfully served their community in countless ways. Their involvement has touched nearly every corner of local life, including leadership and service in 4-H, scouting programs, PTA, the Oakley Valley Arts Council, Kiwanis, and many years of devoted church service. Most recently, they served a mission together in Brazil, continuing their lifelong pattern of giving their time and talents in service to others.

Family has always been at the center of their lives. Al and Kathy are the proud parents of five children — Spencer, Amanda, Kelsey, Sam, and Kylie — and grandparents to nine grandchildren, including eight energetic boys and one proudly outnumbered granddaughter. They also recently welcomed their first great-grandchild.

Whether volunteering at community events, supporting local youth, mentoring future leaders, or simply showing up whenever help was needed, the Barrus’ have exemplified the values that make Cassia County special. Their lives reflect the spirit of generosity, humility, hard work, and neighborly kindness that the fair has celebrated for generations.

Al and Kathy represent everything the fair stands for — tradition, service, family, and homegrown values. Honoring them as this year’s Grand Marshals is a tribute not only to their remarkable legacy, but also a reminder that the true heart of the fair is found in the people who dedicate their lives to making this community stronger.

The 2026 Cassia County Parade is sponsored by First Federal Bank. Follow them on their Facebook.

Information for Parade Participants:

For safety purposes, nothing may be thrown or handed from vehicles or floats—including candy, flyers, gifts, or other items. All handouts must be distributed directly to spectators from the edge of the street, not from the center or while on a moving vehicle or float.
No pre-registration required – line-up is first come, first in line.
Entries will line up at Burley High School (Parke Ave.). All vehicles involved must arrive together.
Gates open at 7:00 AM. You’ll receive your entry number and be moved to 27th Street for final placement.
All vehicles or entries must have a number.
All vehicles or entries on 27th Street without a number will be removed from the parade.
Line-up closes at 10:00 AM. The parade begins promptly at 10:30 AM.
A driver must stay with the vehicle/entry.

Additional Information

Liability forms will be provided on-site and must be signed by all drivers.
Judging will take place along the parade route.
All components of your entry must arrive together. Do not send a single vehicle ahead to hold a place.

We thank you for being a part of the fair and participating with us. If you have questions or additional information, please feel free to contact a parade committee member.