WHEN:
Line-up: 9:30 AM
Parade Steps-Off: 11:00 AM
Awards for Floats: Conclusion of parade after votes are tallied
Awards for Bands: Conclusion of Drums at Appletime
WHERE: Downtown Murphysboro
Line-Up: by unit number around Mboro Middle School
Marching Bands Line-Up: Longfellow Park & Band Prep Area
Parade Route: Walnut Street from 21st Street to 7th Street
Awards for Floats: Announced on Socials and listed here
*Grand Parade Chair will also contact winners via email*
Awards for Bands: Murphysboro High School's E.L. 'Doc' Bencini Field
*Grand Parade Chair will also contact winners via email*
EVENT CHAIRS: Debbie Glodo & Bob Hall
Parade Entry Applications are by Email:
FLOATS, WALKING GROUPS, POM/DANCE GROUPS, VISITING ROYALTY, & VEHICLES
Submit your application by email to:
Debbie Glodo - glodosd@yahoo.com
If possible, please include the following information:
- Group/entrant - name, phone number, mailing address (address, city, zip)
- Type of unit - choose one: FLOAT, WALKING GROUP, POM/DANCE, VISITING ROYALTY, VEHICLES
- Description of entry
- 5-6 sentences describing the entry to be read as unit passes the reviewing stand
Once submitted, please look for a confirmation email with any additional information needed.
PARADE MARCHING BANDS
Marching Bands interested in participating in the Grand Parade,
please email Debbie Glodo - glodosd@yahoo.com for more information.
Parade Guidelines
- No advertising - Businesses may: 1.) build a themed float or, 2.) become an Event Partner of the Murphysboro Apple Festival. Please call or email the Apple Festival Offices for more information on partnership opportunities - Phone: 618.684.3200 - Email: murphysboroapplefestival@gmail.com
- No objects may be thrown from moving vehicles during the parade nor may vehicles stop to throw items!
- No political units or political sponsors - The Grand Parade Committee will continue the long-standing tradition of inviting the current Murphysboro Police Chief, Fire Chief, Mayor, City Aldermen and women, and the Jackson County Sheriff to participate in the parade by riding in vehicles at the front of the parade.
- Reviewing Stand - Located at 13th Street and Walnut Street, on the north side of the intersection, as a part of the Arts & Crafts Fair entryway.
- Float Judging - By a panel of judges located at the Reviewing Stand. Cash awards for top floats.
Questions?
Contact Debbie Glodo
Email: glodosd@yahoo.com
