May Madness Car Registration

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – Noon to 6 pm, Parade at 5 pm * No admittance before 11am *

Pre-registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
Registration packets for entries received after April 15 will need to be picked up at the event's Information Booth on the day of the event.
Day-of registration available for Show & Shine only with $65 entry fee (pre-reg is $55).
Cars Must be 1975 or older to be allowed to participate in the event.
Entry space is limited for the Parade to first 125 cars.
If you have multiple cars, you must sign each one up separately.

The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 36th Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 9, 2026.

May Madness is one of the most popular events in Marin County and is the longest-running car parade in Northern California. Classic car owners clamor to be in the sold-out parade and thousands come from all over the Bay Area to view these classics.

Hundreds of vehicles of all types, including classic cars, hot rods and customs line the streets of downtown San Rafael. It is a classic community event providing many levels of participation for residents, community service groups, sponsors, local businesses, exhibitors, and food vendors.

The event takes place on Fourth Street in downtown San Rafael, CA. The event is presented, planned, and executed by the San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID). Join us for a roaring good time!

Questions?

415-265-4500 ~ Rick@MayMadnessSanRafael.com

DowntownSanRafael.org ~ MayMadnessSanRafael.com

PO Box 151050, San Rafael, CA 94945

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Parade with Show & Shine $55 (Park East of A Street before Parade)Parade with Gold Parking $110: Includes preferred parking on A Street between Fourth and Fifth Street. Starts off Parade.Parade with Preferred Parking $85: Park between A & Lootens. Included in Parade. Space is limited. No day of registrationShow & Shine Only $55 (Park West of A Street - Not in the Parade)5150 Club: $55: Includes reserved priority parking. Space is limited. No day-of registration.Classic Motorcycle $30: Includes parking on 4th between B & C StreetsT-Shirt Only, I don't want to register my Car (type in n/a for all required info below)Other

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Are you interested in attending the Free Friday, May 8 Cruise Night? (It may not take place depending on the interest)

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ENTER NUMBER OF T-SHIRTS YOU WANT TO PURCHASE:

(shirts are $30 and not included with registration - you need to select t-shirt quantity in the pay box)

T-Shirts are $30 and to be picked up at the day of the event at the information booth.

Small T-Shirt

Medium T-Shirt

Large T-Shirt

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XXL T-Shirt

XXXL T-Shirt

If you prefer paying by check, please select the "Mailing a check" option below. Do not check any other bixes or you will be required to pay Then mail a check payable to May Madness, 831 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.

Acceptance: Once you sign up, you will get an email alert, check your spam if you do not receive it. Then we will review your applcation to make sure you filled it out correctly, paid the right amount, then we will send you an acceptance letter.

Withdrawal: Once the funds are committed, participation fees are not refundable. If you need to cancel, please let us know in writing, see email below.

Cancellation: If weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the control of SR BID cause the event to be canceled, participation fees will not be returned. SR BID will not be held liable to vendors for the failure of the event to take place.

Dash Plaque and Final Instructions: If accepted, your registration number, entry dash card, plaque & map will be mailed to you the Monday before the event.

T-shirts will also be available for purchase at the event.

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Parade with Show & ShinePark East of A Street before Parade

$55.00

Parade with Preferred ParkingPark between A & Lootens. Included in Parade. Space is limited. No day of registration

$85.00

Parade with Gold ParkingIncludes preferred parking on A Street between Fourth and Fifth Street. Starts off Parade.

$110.00

Show & Shine OnlyPark West of A Street - Not in the Parade

$55.00

5150 ClubIncludes reserved priority parking. Space is limited. No day-of registration.

$55.00

Classic MotorcyclePark on 4th between B & C Streets - not in parade

$30.00 Quantity

T-ShirtsNote Sizes needed above

$30.00 Quantity

SweatshirtPre-order only

$65.00 Quantity

HatsPre-order only

$35.00 Quantity

Mailing a check Check this box only, select "PayPal Checkout" below, and mail a check to 831 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

$ Free Quantity

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By hitting the submit or payment button below, you agree to idemnify and hold harmless, and to release, waive, and discharge the San Rafael Business Improvement District, Gold Rush Jewelers, and the City of San Rafael out of or in any way connected with participation by the undersigned in this event, including injuries due to the active or passive neglegence of the SRBID, Gold Rush, and City, its offices and employees. You also atate that the applicant has adequate insurance and liability coverage for each participating car. Participants will be required to observe all rules established by the City of San Rafael and parade staff. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND BY CLICKING APPLY HOLD HARMLESS AND RELEASE AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT I ASSUME RISKS FOR ANY INJURIES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE SUFFERED. The event is Rain or Shine, there are no refunds and you agree to this by clicking the submit button.

If paying by check, please "Mailing a Check" option above. Do not select any other option or you will need to pay. Then mail check payable to May Madness to 831 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.

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