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Community volunteers needed

Pioneer Day Volunteer Signup

Pioneer Day is Saturday, September 12, 2026. The public event runs 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Arlington Park, and we need extra hands from 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM for setup, vendor support, parade lineup, and cleanup.

Pioneer Day Details
Pick the shift that fits your schedule. You can sign up for more than one shift — just submit the form again for each one. There is no volunteer cap; the more help we have, the smoother the day runs.

What volunteers help with

  • Setting up barricades and preparing downtown before the event opens
  • Checking in vendors and helping them find their spots
  • Keeping trash picked up and the event area tidy
  • Helping organize the parade lineup (parade starts at 5:00 PM)
  • Coordinating vendor departure after 5:00 PM — keeping load-out organized (not helping vendors pack up)

Questions? Email team@clevelandmainstreet.org.

Early setup — barricades & streets (7:00–9:00 AM): Help place barricades, cones, and signs to prepare downtown for Pioneer Day.
Early setup — vendor check-in (7:00–9:00 AM): Greet arriving vendors and help them find their assigned spots before the public arrives.
Event help — morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): General support at Arlington Park during opening hours — directions, info tables, and helping guests.
Vendor support — morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): Check on vendors, help with setup questions, and run small errands as needed.
Trash & grounds — morning (9:00 AM–12:00 PM): Empty trash bins, keep walkways clear, and help keep the event area tidy.
Event help — afternoon (12:00–3:00 PM): General support at Arlington Park during peak hours.
Vendor support — afternoon (12:00–3:00 PM): Check on vendors and help with any mid-day needs.
Trash & grounds — afternoon (12:00–3:00 PM): Trash pickup and keeping the grounds clean through the busiest part of the day.
Parade lineup (2:00–5:00 PM): Help organize parade entries at the Old School Community Center. Lineup begins at 2:00 PM; parade starts at 5:00 PM.
Event closing (3:00–5:00 PM): Help wind down activities at Arlington Park as the public event ends at 5:00 PM.
Vendor departure & coordination (5:00–7:00 PM): Help direct vendor departure, keep the load-out process organized, and answer questions as vendors leave their spots. Volunteers do not assist with packing or teardown.
Final cleanup (5:00–7:00 PM): Remove barricades, final trash sweep, and help restore the downtown area.