Grand Parade

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
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

EVENT CHAIRS: Debbie Glodo & Bob Hall

Parade Entry Applications by Email

APPLICATIONS DUE BY AUGUST 30, 2023!

FLOATS, WALKING GROUPS, POM/DANCE GROUPS, VISITING ROYALTY, & VEHICLES
Submit your application by email to:
Debbie Glodo - glodosd@yahoo.com

Please include the following information:

1. Group/entrant - name, phone number, mailing address (address, city, zip)
2. Type of unit - choose one: FLOAT, WALKING GROUP, POM/DANCE, VISITING ROYALTY, VEHICLES
3. Description of entry
4. 5-6 sentences describing the entry to be read as unit passes the reviewing stand

This email will serve as your application. When all four pieces of required information listed above have been received, your application will be confirmed by email.

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

Marching Bands

Marching Bands interested in participating in the Grand Parade and/or Drums at Appletime®, please visit the Drums at Appletime® page for more information.

The Murphysboro Apple Festival has implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing procedures and has added additional handwashing stations and sanitizing stations throughout the Festival grounds. Please follow all recommended guidelines while attending the Festival in order to keep it fun and safe for everyone!