Applications to participate in the parade are due by May 11, 2010. No fee to enter. Prizes for most creative floats in relation to parade theme! Click here for a PDF entry form.

Line up time will occur as follows:

7:30 – 9:00 am – Floats, tractors, other motorized vehicles

9:00 – 9:30 am – Bands, twirlers, flags, other walking units

9:30 – 9:45 am – Horses and other animals

NOTE: Participants who arrive after their designated line-up time may not be allowed to participate.

Line Up Location: Historic Winterville School/RESA; North Church Street @ Winter Street

Parade Start Time: 10 a.m.

Parade Route: 2 miles

Please note the following:

You must check in with Festival Staff upon arrival, Church Street at the historic school/RESA site.

You will be given your position number and directed to the line up location.

Floats, tractors, and other vehicles that need to arrive early may line up starting at 7:30 am. One person, with the ability to move your float or vehicle, must remain with the unit at all times.

Bands, twirlers, flags, walking units: once you are in the parade line up, you must stay with your group!

The blowing of horns, whistles, or sirens before the parade begins is strictly prohibited.

For children’s safety, nothing may be thrown from parade vehicles (candy, trinkets, etc.) Entries in violation of this clause will be removed from the parade.

Map of parade route, drop off location, and parking areas will be distributed a few weeks prior to the Festival.

Click here for a PDF entry form.