Grand Old Day, often referred to as Saint Paul’s first rite of summer, will make a comeback on Sunday, June 4, after a three-year absence. The 50th anniversary event will have familiar features, including a fun run, parade, bands, arts area and family zone.

Grand Old Day parade begins at 9:30 a.m. wending its way in the opposite direction from Dale Street to Fairview Avenue. The day’s other events take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Six music stages are planned.  The longtime Dixie’s on Grand parking lot is no more due to ongoing construction of the Kenton House mixed-use development.  The Kenton House stage, with Irish music and Celtic dancers, will move to the nearby Walgreens parking lot.  Featured entertainment includes The Langer’s Ball, Gus the Bard and the Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers on the event stages.

Ensembles from the Center for Irish Music will be playing on the patio at Irish on Grand.