Picnic Day

To learn more about the history of Picnic Day, please click the various aspects of the event. Since its inception in 1909, Picnic Day has become the crown-jewel event of the UC system and the signature event of UC Davis. Believed to be the largest student-run event in the nation, Picnic Day showcases the richness and uniqueness of community and scholarship life. This year, the whole community celebrates its 94 years of tradition and success.

                                           Event Timeline

                                           Past Themes

                                           Past Parade Marshals

                                           Past Board of Directors

                                           Past Poster Designs 

Picnic Day truly is a joyous event connecting UC Davis with our alumni and friends from communities throughout the region.  The commitment of our UC Davis students to Picnic Day is an aspect that makes it particularly special - our students engage, lead and direct this event and, at the same time, learn a lot of life's lessons from the experience - what a wonderful combination.  Picnic Day creates memories that last and makes people's hearts smile - mine still smiles when I think about participating in this great UC Davis tradition.  Go Ags!  

Virginia S. Hinshaw, Chancellor of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and
Past Loyal Parade Volunteer