Since 1973, the Grand Avenue Business Association has put on Grand Old Day and it is truly a family-friendly event for all ages. Over 200,000 people converge along 30 blocks of Saint Paul’s iconic Grand Avenue, from Dale Street to Fairview Avenue, to celebrate the arrival of summer at the largest one-day festival in the upper Midwest. What is it that draws in such a crowd? Over 150 food vendors, a family fun area, art district, festival gardens with live music, a parade and much more.