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This year's theme is: SOAR FOURTH!

The parade is FREE — there is no entry fee! The parade is 100% volunteer-run & community funded through voluntary donations and from poster sales. To donate to the parade please click here.

Registration:

•  ALL participants must register in advance via website
• Registration form will require local contact address for all participants

Giveaways: 

Candy or other items may ONLY be passed out or tossed gently underhand to children and other spectators at the curb. Nothing may be thrown or sprayed from any vehicle, float or other parade entry.  

Stops to perform: 

• If you stop to perform during the parade, please keep these stops no longer than 30 seconds and then move quickly to catch up to the rest of the parade. 
• Gaps are created by parade participants during the parade. Gaps create safety issues when spectators think the parade is over and move into the path of the oncoming parade.
• Parade marshals will be stationed along the parade route to keep the parade moving.
• If you are asked to move along, remember it is for safety’s sake.
• All parade participants will be required to maintain their designated position even if there is a lag or will be removed from the parade. 

Parade Marshalls and Volunteers: 

Volunteers from the Emergency Volunteer Corps (EVC) wearing yellow vests. Parade Volunteers will be available at the registration table and throughout the parade route to answer questions. They will be wearing red vests. Please follow the directions of the EVC and Parade Volunteers to ensure a safe and fun parade.

NOTE: The Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse participation of any entry deemed inappropriate for a family-oriented community event.

• All entries will receive special ribbons and buttons recognizing their participation.   
• Trophy's will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category based on originality and effort put into the entry. The decision of the judges is final. 

If you are competing, you must be checked in and in place no later than 12:00 pm when judging begins. All entries must decorate according to the parade theme: SOAR FOURTH

• All float entries must have a name
• All float entries should be decorated according to the theme: SOAR FOURTH
• Size limits: Maximum height of entries is 13’6”. Maximum width is 8’6”. Maximum length is 35’   

• Auto entries are limited: Only the first 30 auto entries will be allowed in the parade. 
• Classic cars are welcome if decorated thematically: can be as simple as ribbons/streamers from side mirrors or as elaborate as bunting/balloons
• Auto entries will be required to show proof of insurance.
• Car entry disband area: All cars will disband at 3rd St. and Manzanita Ave. You will be directed up 3rd Street and can follow the signs to Highway 101.