Floats are the heart and soul of the parade! Every year they are great and every year they get better. We have a lot of floats now, but there is always room for more. We’ll even help you out a little with help in covering some expenses and hosting a workshop to get you going.

We offer reimbursement for up to $500 for neighborhood floats and up to $150 for service organization floats. 2013 Float Reimbursement Form

Float Builders’ Workshop
April 11, 2013 – 7pm – Tremont Library: Friends Theater
Float Building Manual

Parade Rules
2013 Parade Rules

Float Builders Application
2013 Consolidated Application

Float Judging
All float entries are automatically entered in our float judging contest. Work hard and win recognition. Awards for floats will be presented at Party in the Park for the following categories:

1. Overall Best of Parade
2. Most representative of theme
3. Most patriotic
4. Best Design & Craftsmanship
5. Most entertaining
6. Best Class Reunion
7. Best Youth Group
8. Best Service Group
9. Best First-time Entry
10. Best Neighborhood