The Quad Cities will welcome the 2026 Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) for its Ceremonial Session on August 19-22, 2026, throughout the week, the Ceremonial Session will offer a grand Shrine parade through Downtown Davenport, a marketplace at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, a highly anticipated pub crawl, a golf tournament, and a full lineup of spirited activities.

”We are thrilled to welcome the Central State Shrine Association (CSSA) to the Quad Cities,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “The CSSA Ceremonial Session is a highly sought-after group business opportunity, and we look forward to hosting the various shrine centers from throughout the Midwest. We would also like to recognize the Kaaba Shriners for all of their effort in helping to bring this unique event to life.”

The CSSA Shriner Parade through Downtown Davenport will feature vibrant displays, specialty vehicles, marching groups, and representatives from shrine centers across the Midwest. Community members and visitors are encouraged to line the streets to support the 22 shrine centers from 7 states and experience the lively celebration and fellowship.

“This gathering feels like a large family reunion, and we’re excited to come together in the Quad Cities,” said Todd Gullickson, CSSA 2026 President and member of the Kaaba Shriners. “We look forward to seeing the streets lined for our parade and the marketplace buzzing with people enjoying everything we have to offer. Our association brings a wide range of talents and specialties, and we’re eager to share them with everyone who attends.”

Events Open to the Public Include:

• Marketplace
  • August 20-22, 2026
  • 8 am – 5 pm
  • Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
• Shrine Parade
  • August 22, 2026
  • Starting at 10:30 am
  • Downtown Davenport (See the map for parade route)
• Competitions (Motor Corp, Patrol, Drones)
  • August 21, 2026
  • 8 am – 5 pm
  • Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

The local shrine center in Davenport, Kaaba Shrine, is part of the CSSA and will serve as the host shrine convention. Each of the 22 shrine centers in the CSSA is a member of Shriners International, a fraternal organization focused on fun, fellowship, and philanthropy (www.shrinersinternational.org). Shriners created and operate Shriners Children’s (www.shrinerschildrens.org), which currently provides specialized pediatric care to more than 1.5 million children at over 100 access points for care.

For more information, visit cssa2026.com.

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