Save The Date! Upper St. Clair's Community Day Is going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

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Parade Registration

Parade start time: 11:30am

Groups participating in the parade will be asked to arrive at 10:45am to line up (Upper parking lot of USCHS). The parade starts at 11:30, and we anticipate the parade being over by noon.  

Your group may walk, drive, or even build a float. We encourage dance and music groups to perform along the parade route. Upper St. Clair Public Access Television will be set up along McLaughlin Run Road;  groups should be sure to perform in that area as well.

The deadline for submitting a parade registration form is Wednesday, May 6.

Click the image below to access the parade registration form.
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Fun Run/Walk Registration 

Arrival for the Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. The opening ceremony at 10 a.m. will follow.

There are two options: a 3 mile run/walk (if you sign up for this route, you should feel confident you can finish in 50 minutes, preview coming soon) and a 1 mile run/walk on the USCHS stadium track.  

Register by April 30 at noon for $15 and a T-shirt is included. Registrations received after this point are also $15 but a T-shirt is not guaranteed. All proceeds from the event go to the Panther Pack initiative.

Click the image below to register for the Fun Run/Walk.
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Toddler Trot

Note: New this year - the Toddler Trot moves to the morning with the Community Fun Run!  Click the image below to register.

  • Ages:  12 months to 4 years old
  • Time:  9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Location:  USCHS Stadium Turf
  • Registration Deadline: May 14
  • Cost: FREE 

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Hottest Dog Contest Registration

Click the image below to register for the Hottest Dog contest! The contest will be held at 12:15 p.m. on the Main Stage. Registration is $5 (benefitting Children's Hospital Free Care Fund). All dogs get a treat for registering! Categories include cutest puppy, best trick, best costume, best tail wag, pet-owner lookalike.

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Bake-Off

  • For grades K-8
  • Deadline to register: May 11, 2026 (REGISTER HERE)
  • Bakers must be residents of USC Township
  • Cakes will be judged ONLY on creativity and design, not taste, but cannot include any plastic parts.

Categories:

  • America's 250th Birthday
  • Favorite Movie/Book

Small cash prizes are awarded within each category, and by age. One winner will be crowned 'Best-in-Show!' Winners will be announced around 1 p.m. in the MAC.

Sponsored by the Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club

Duck Race

This annual Duck Race is a major fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair. Adopt a duck for the chance to win several prizes (view the list of prizes on the Community Foundation's website.

  • Purchase an adopt-a-duck certificate at the Community Foundation of USC's booth during Community Day. 
  • A pre-sale mail order form for those who cannot attend Community Day will be posted on the foundation's website after April 1, 2026.

Community Day Booths

Booth registration closed on April 7.  Applications for booths received after April 10 will be considered if spaces remain available. We look forward to seeing all of our community groups and their booths at the McLaughlin Run Activity Center area!
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Community Day Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m. Community Fun Run/Walk Registration & T-Shirt Pickup, USCHS Stadium
  • 9 a.m. Community Fun Run/Walk, USCHS Stadium
  • 9:30 a.m. Toddler Trot, USCHS Stadium Turf
  • 10 a.m. Community Day Opening Ceremony, USCHS Stadium
  • 10:45 a.m. Parade Lineup, USCHS Upper Parking Lot
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Fair Booths, Petting Zoo, Library Activities, McLaughlin Run Activity Center Lot & Municipal Park
  • 11:30 a.m. Parade, Truxton to McLaughlin Run to Panther Pass 
  • 12-4 p.m. Gilfillan Farm Tours and America250-themed family activities, Gilfillan Farm
  • 12:15 p.m. Hottest Dog Contest, Stage – Founders’ Field
  • 12:30-3 p.m. Log House Activities (House tours, bake sale, living history demonstrations)
  • 1-3:30 p.m. Pony Rides, McLaughlin Run Activity Center (near pavilion area)
  • 1:30-4 p.m. Entertainment/Other Activities, Stage – Founders’ Field
  • 3 p.m.  Community Foundation Duck Race, McLaughlin Run
  • 4 p.m.  End of Community Day          

Parade Route
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Shuttle Stops & Map
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Upper St. Clair Community Day 2025 Highlights