We have exciting news! Grand Junction is in the running for Parade’s America’s Favorite Small Towns award, which is a nationwide competition created to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! The award is presented by Parade and Steller, honoring towns with populations under 250,000.
How you can help Grand Junction win
You can vote once per day from now until early spring on Parade’s page. Just scroll down to the “Vote Now” button, choose Grand Junction, and enter your email for a chance to win a $1,500 travel voucher! It only takes a few seconds, and each vote is an entry for the prize.
Vote daily at: https://americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com/west
If Grand Junction wins, the community can enjoy celebrations at the Grand Junction Fourth of July festivities, where Parade x Steller will enhance the events with celebrity involvement, sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage.
Finalists will appear in Parade’s special print issue “Favorite Small Towns in America,” helping promote Grand Junction businesses – so spread the word!
Important Dates
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March 1, 2026 – National Finalists Announced
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June 1, 2026 – State Winners Announced
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June 12, 2026 – National Winner Announced
Help us show off why Grand Junction is America’s Favorite Small Town!
