P.O. Box 217 = Alvarado, TX 76009

The Parade Takes Place Monday, August 9th: 

Parade Rules
 For categories and awards click here

Starting Time  6:00 p.m.

  1. Participants must register at parade headquarters  and get a number. Groups and clubs may choose one member to register them.

  2. You must decide, from the list of categories, the proper category of your entry and notify the parade committee at registration.

  3. You may register only on the day of the parade (Monday, August 9th) between 3:00 and 5:30 p.m.

  4. Starting time of the parade is exactly 6:00 p.m.

  5. No favors, such as candy, gum or any other items, will be thrown from or by any entry or participant during the parade. This will be strictly enforced and failure to comply will be cause for disqualification and removal from the parade.

  6. Mini motors must be driven by and conveying the operator. Not limited to a two-wheel vehicle.

  7. A float is a low, flat vehicle self-propelled or in tow by any source with sufficient power and speed to maintain it's place in the parade. The towing source is not a part of the float.

  8. Awards will be presented at the Pavilion as soon as possible after the Parade is over.

  9. A special note: units involving horses will be required provide necessary health certification required by the state.


For more information contact: 
Jerry Upchurch
9308 Johns Rd.
Alvarado, TX 76009
 (972)366-8204

DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL

Parade Categories & Awards

  1. Decorated Float..........................First Place.........$150.00

  2. Decorated Float...........................Second Place...$100.00

  3. Decorated Car............................First Place.........$150.00

  4. Decorated Car.............................Second Place....$100.00

  5. Religious................................................................$100.00

  6. Patriotic...................................................................Trophy

  7. Recreation and/or Sports.......................................$100.00

  8. Band - School..........................................................$100.00

  9. Band..........................................................................$50.00

  10. Tractor, Original.....................................................Trophy

  11. Tractor, Classic.......................................................Trophy

  12. Tractor, Antique......................................................Trophy

  13. Boy Scout Troop.......................................................$75.00

  14. Girl Scout Troop.......................................................$75.00

  15. Attractive Pet...........................................................Trophy

  16. Riding Club................First Place.............................Trophy

  17. Riding Club...........Second Place..............................Trophy

  18. Attractive Rider and Pony......(Boy)........................Trophy

  19. Attractive Rider and Pony......(Girl)........................Trophy

  20. Decorated Bicycle (Boy)..................First Place......Trophy

  21. Decorated Bicycle (Boy).............Second Place......Trophy

  22. Decorated Bicycle (Girl)..................First Place......Trophy

  23. Decorated Bicycle (Girl)...............Second Place......Trophy

  24. Mini Motor.....(Boy).................................................Trophy

  25. Mini Motor.......(Girl)...............................................Trophy

  26. Antique Car...............................................................Trophy

  27. Antique Truck...........................................................Trophy

  28. Twirler.......................................................................Trophy

  29. Livestock Drawn Vehicle.........................................Trophy

  30. Civic Club/Organization...............First Place..........$100.00

  31. Civic Club/Organization..........Second Place..........$50.00

Judges Decisions Will be Final!

Follow this link to past parade photos

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Katherine Diggs & Peggy Smith were a big hit a few years ago!
Click on the photos for a larger image.


Happy parade watchers sitting in the shade in their rented seats in front of the Alvarado Senior Citizens & Community Center building.

Photos courtesy of Ron's Photography
 


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