Timeline
9:15 a.m.
Contest participants must park in the lot near South Information Tent on Metro Place South. Participants will stage in preparation for judging before moving to the assigned parade line up location at 10 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Contest judging commences
9:50 a.m.
Contest winners selected/announced and photos taken
10 a.m.
Contest participants move to their assigned parade lineup locations
11 a.m.
Parade begins
Awards
$250 Grand Marshal’s Choice
$150 Firecracker Award
$100 Sparkler Award
Unit Eligibility
Only non-paid parade units are eligible to enter the Parade Decorating Contest.
Sponsors, corporate and political entries are not eligible.
Judges
Judges will select the winners based on their entertainment value and creativity. Judges will be the Grand Marshal and past Grand Marshals.
