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Sturgis Falls Parade

KIDS PARADE

FRIDAY
4:30 PM

STURGIS FALLS PARADE

SATURDAY - 10:00AM

Parade begins at 8th and Clay Street and will end on 5th and Franklin Street.

Dignitaries begin at 9:30am

If you have registered, you should receive an email confirmation. You will receive an email of the parade line up and map a few weeks prior to the parade with directions and information on where to go. If you have any questions, please contact Rose Miller

Parade Registration Deadline is June 1.

Presenting Sponsors:

Maps

PARADE ROUTE

PARADE STAGING AREA

Register

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Parade Line Up Number

Organization Name*

Contact Person*

Day Phone Number*

Evening Phone Number

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Type of Vehicle*

Will your unit have music?*

Yes

Do you want your entry to be judged?*

Yes

Number of people appearing with your unit*

Vendor Type

Are there any special considerations required for your entry?*

What will your float look like?*

How does your entry relate to the Sturgis Falls Celebration Theme?*

Please type your narrative for the parade. 50 words maximum please*

This is what you want the announcer to say during the parade.

Please Read Our Parade Policies*

Sturgis Falls Celebration Parade Guidelines

Theme Participation
All floats and entries must incorporate the Sturgis Falls theme, in some way. The City Fire and Police Departments are exempt. Prior to parade entry, you will be asked to explain how your group has embraced the theme. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from the parade.

Commercial Entries
Commercial entries (e.g., vehicles displaying business names) will not be accepted unless they align with the theme or are pulling a float or other entry.

Hand-Outs
Parade entries may distribute individually wrapped candies or items like pencils, beads, and hats along the parade route. Items must be handed out directly, not thrown. No coupons or flyers may be distributed.

Animals
Dogs are restricted from participating in the parade unless part of an organized, pre-approved animal event (per City Ordinance #2788). Animal entries must provide their own waste disposal measures (e.g., pooper-scooper or diapers) and are responsible for cleaning up the staging area and parade route. Non-compliance may result in removal from the parade and/or future exclusion.

Political Entries
Candidates running for office must participate in the main parade body and include the candidate. Elected officials will be placed in the Dignitary Line-up, ahead of the main body. No political comments or campaigning may take place along the parade route.

Water Guns
Water guns, squirt guns, and other water-spraying devices are strictly prohibited due to spectator complaints.

Parade Flow
To maintain the parade's pace, performance stops are limited to 30 seconds.

Float Dimensions
Float trailers cannot exceed 45 feet in length or 8 feet in height. The festival is not liable for damages caused by trees or overhanging branches along the route. Floats must be able to safely navigate the corner at 3rd and Main Streets without jumping the curb, regardless of trailer size. Only experienced tractor drivers are allowed.

Sound
Amplified music must not exceed 85 decibels.

Insurance Disclaimer
Neither the City of Cedar Falls nor the Sturgis Falls Entertainment Committee is responsible for personal injuries or property damage resulting from parade participation. Participants should have appropriate insurance for medical, property damage, or liability coverage related to the parade.

The Sturgis Falls Entertainment Committee reserves the right to refuse participation or remove any entry deemed inappropriate or inconsistent with public taste.

Judging Rules
Select the category you'd like to be judged in on the parade registration form. Only original floats built for the Sturgis Falls Parade are eligible for competition. Be sure to arrive at the staging area by the designated time for judging.

I agree to the Parade Policies