Saturday, July 18

Festivities begin around 9:00 a.m. and continue into the late afternoon.swer to this item.

Parking is $5 per car.  This is 100% goes to the organization running the parking areas.  Kiwanis, FFA, Girard PD, etc.

 As of July 15, Union Pacific’s Big Boy is scheduled to stop at the Center Street railroad crossing at approximately 12:00 p.m.

Please note that railroad schedules can change. If we receive updates, they will be shared on this event page.

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 Yes! The Steam on the Square Big Boy Experience is free and open to the public. 

 Help us celebrate by wearing red, white, and blue—or any combination of patriotic colors! 

We encourage everyone to arrive early to:

• Shop local businesses and vendors
• Enjoy local restaurants and food trucks
• Visit the merchandise tent
• Secure a great viewing location before Big Boy arrives

Parking will be available in designated lots throughout Girard. Please follow parking signs and refer to the official event map for locations.

Shuttle service will be available from:

• Courtyard Estates
• Girard Middle School

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Accessible parking will be located off Farmersville Road, south of M&M Service Company, along the east side of the railroad tracks.

Please refer to the event map for the exact location.

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Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, a safety footprint will be established around the downtown square.

Road closures include:

• West Jefferson Street from Route 4 to the road just east of Section Street
• All entrances from Jefferson Street to West Franklin Street

Local traffic for residents within the safety footprint will still be accommodated.

See map posted within the event details for road closures.

After the closures begin, access into the safety footprint will be available only from:

• Farmersville Road and the road east of Section Street
• Farmersville Road onto South 2nd Street
• Route 4 onto West Jefferson Street

Please review the official event map before arriving.

Once the safety footprint is established, vehicles will not be allowed to enter or leave, except for residents living within the restricted area.

If you plan to attend the event, please park outside the safety footprint before road closures begin.

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Vehicles parked within the safety footprint—especially around the square—after 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

There will be plenty of great food throughout the day.

Featured options include:

• Girard Fire Protection District famous pork chops
• Multiple food trucks
• Docs Just Off 66
• EL Campesino

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A beer tent will be located in front of Docs Just Off 66 featuring live music from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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A merchandise tent will offer a limited number of official event T-shirts and other souvenirs while supplies last.

To guarantee your shirt, pre-order using the link provided on this event page.

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The first 500 visitors who check in at the Information Booth near Docs Just Off 66 will receive a free American flag.

An additional 500 flags will be available for purchase while supplies last.

The Information Booth will be located near Docs Just Off 66.

Stop by for:

• Event information
• Free flag distribution
• Maps
• Questions and assistance

 Absolutely! Lawn chairs are encouraged so you can comfortably enjoy the festivities and watch Big Boy arrive. 

 To help support the local businesses, nonprofits, and food vendors making this event possible, we ask that you leave coolers at home. 

 Yes. Portable restrooms and public restroom facilities will be available throughout the event area. 

 Absolutely! Steam on the Square is designed to be a fun, family-friendly celebration for all ages. 

This celebration is made possible entirely through the hard work of Girard businesses, volunteers, nonprofits, and community organizations.

Please consider making a donation if you’re asked. Your support helps offset the costs of providing this free event for everyone.