EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR PARADE
AUGUST 2nd, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.
Registration information:
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Pre-registration is encouraged and required for entry judging and will determine placement in the parade lineup
Pre-registration is encouraged and required for entry judging and will determine placement in the parade lineup 3.Registration will also be taken prior to the parade at the staging area.
Registration will also be taken prior to the parade at the staging area. Parade staging information:
1.Please arrive between 3:15 PM. & 3:45 PM on Sunday, August 2nd at the intersection of IL Route 40 and Ewing street. (In front of the High School) We ask that large vehicles and floats arrive early and all parade entries be in place by 4:00 PM.
Please arrive between 3:15 PM. & 3:45 PM on Sunday, August 2nd at the intersection of IL Route 40 and Ewing street. (In front of the High School) We ask that large vehicles and floats arrive early and all parade entries be in place by 4:00 PM. 2.Judging of entries will occur before leaving the staging area and during the parade itself. There will be different categories from which awards will be determined. All winners will receive the awards and trophies as they parade in front of the grandstand.
Judging of entries will occur before leaving the staging area and during the parade itself. There will be different categories from which awards will be determined. All winners will receive the awards and trophies as they parade in front of the grandstand. 3.Parade will start at 4:45 PM in order for the procession to be in the front of the grandstand at 5:00 PM
Parade will start at 4:45 PM in order for the procession to be in the front of the grandstand at 5:00 PMParade rules:
1.Do not throw or shoot anything including candy, water or paper from moving vehicles. Walkers may pass things out to the crowds. Do not do anything that would encourage spectators to enter the parade vehicle path.
Do not throw or shoot anything including candy, water or paper from moving vehicles. Walkers may pass things out to the crowds. Do not do anything that would encourage spectators to enter the parade vehicle path.2.Do not hang off of the sides of moving vehicles. Please be very careful anytime you are on, behind or next to a moving float. WATCH ALL CHILDREN IN YOUR ENTRY VERY CAREFULLY!
Do not hang off of the sides of moving vehicles. Please be very careful anytime you are on, behind or next to a moving float. WATCH ALL CHILDREN IN YOUR ENTRY VERY CAREFULLY! 3.Keep within 20 to 30 feet of the entry in front of you. Do not stop during the parade, except to keep your spacing or during an emergency.
Keep within 20 to 30 feet of the entry in front of you. Do not stop during the parade, except to keep your spacing or during an emergency. 4.No alcoholic beverages allowed before or during the parade by any parade participant. Anyone violating this rule will not be allowed participate and will be asked to leave the parade area.
No alcoholic beverages allowed before or during the parade by any parade participant. Anyone violating this rule will not be allowed participate and will be asked to leave the parade area.5.All vehicles in parade must be properly licensed and insured as required by Illinois Secretary of State rules and regulations. Any vehicle that is in non-compliance will not be allowed to participate in the parade.
All vehicles in parade must be properly licensed and insured as required by Illinois Secretary of State rules and regulations. Any vehicle that is in non-compliance will not be allowed to participate in the parade.6.Please be sure to communicate these rules to everyone in your entry. Only one copy of these rules is attached to each entry form.
Please be sure to communicate these rules to everyone in your entry. Only one copy of these rules is attached to each entry form. Parade categories:
Antique Car/Truck Business, Commercial, Industrial Political
Business, Commercial, Industrial Political Color Guard Antique Tractor/Implement Miscellaneous
Antique Tractor/Implement MiscellaneousOrganization (Adult) Marching Band/Musical 2/4 Horse Hitch
Marching Band/Musical 2/4 Horse Hitch2/4 Pony Hitch Rider - Pony, Horse, Donkey, Mule Single Hitch
Rider - Pony, Horse, Donkey, Mule Single Hitch Organization (Youth)Parade awards:
There will be cash prizes for 1st - 2nd - 3rd place in each judged category
Participation Ribbon's for all entries
Plaques were graciously donated by the listed business with the classification noted for the 2009 Parade.
If you are interested in donating a plaque for the "2010" Parade please contact us ASAP.
Best Use of Parade Theme donated by "Effingham City-County Ambulance"
donated by "Effingham City-County Ambulance"Antique Vehicle Awarddonated by "Becker's Wash-N-Dry' "
donated by "Becker's Wash-N-Dry' "Youth Entry Awarddonated by "Altamont News Banner, Inc."
donated by "Altamont News Banner, Inc."Community Entry Award donated by "Railroad Street Coffee Shop"
donated by "Railroad Street Coffee Shop"Business Entry Award donated by "Kull Funeral Home & Furniture"
donated by "Kull Funeral Home & Furniture"Musical Entry Award donated by "Could Be You"
donated by "Could Be You"Equestrian Entry Awarddonated by "Effingham Co Fair Assn"
donated by "Effingham Co Fair Assn"Patriotic Entry Award donated by "First Mid-IL Bank & Trust"
donated by "First Mid-IL Bank & Trust"Contact information:
Contact Terry or Cristi White at 618-483-6584 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM for additional information or stop by at 2 S Main (Altamont Ambulance Office). Mail to Effingham County Fair Parade - PO Box 66, Altamont, IL 62411-0066
e-mail address effinghamcofairparade@mchsi.com
