Thumbs up for Red Suspenders Day. Photo courtesy of Butte County Fire Rescue

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) – The Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for Red Suspenders Day 2024.

The beloved community event that celebrates our local Fire Fighters is held annually on the third weekend in May. This year’s theme is “Honoring 1st on the Scene”.

A Butte County Fire Rescue truck at a previous Red Suspenders Day. Photo courtesy of Butte County Fire Rescue

This year, festivities begin Friday, May 17th with the Chamber fundraiser, Unjustice Court, and continue into Saturday, May 18th for Red Suspenders Day.

The Chamber is currently accepting parade entries, vendor applications, and looking for sponsors that would like to support this Gridley tradition!

If you are interested in participating in or sponsoring the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce’s Red Suspenders Day, please contact the chamber at 530-846-3142 or email them at [email protected]. Applications are also available outside the Chamber, which is located at 890 Hazel St., Gridley, CA.