Casting call to all local talent!  This Community Stage is open for local talented artists and organizations to showcasing our local townsfolk.

Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Martial Artist and performers of all kinds welcome!

Time slots are limited so don't delay!

Dates of the Festival are Feb. 24th and 25th of 2024, times and days will vary for performances.

Looking to become a musical act or entertainer at the 2024 Festival?

Please complete the entire application in order to be considered as a performer for the festival.

Dates of the Festival are Feb. 24th and 25th of 2024, times and days will vary for performances for the weekend.

Saturday Feb. 24, 2024

Check in & Line Up: 8:00 AM

Parade Start: 10:00 AM

Information:

The Parade Route will begin at the foot of the bridge on Bridge street (Hwy 29) and end on South Bridge Street in front of the Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Bridge Street and portions of Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 8:00 am, entries can begin arriving at this time. Please enter the parade route from Main Street. Parade representatives will be along the route with location information. You MUST be in your assigned spot by 9:30 am.

Those entries that arrive later will automatically forfeit their assigned position and will be added to the end of the parade if space is still available, in front of the horses. 

NO POLITICAL candidates or advertisements will be permitted in the parade.

Judging Guidelines: When constructing floats for judging, please be aware entries are judged base on Impression, Theme, Effects and the use of Palm Fronds. 

REMEMBER- this is the Swamp Cabbage Festival, the more fronds, the better. Please be mindful of public and private property. (Palm fronds should only be taken with the owner’s permission).

Use of Theme Entries should be related to the Festival’s theme. Entries shall be respectful and tasteful. No lewd writing or lewd music will be allowed in the parade.

Entries to be judged MUST display their (provided) number clearly at the front, left side area of your group/float for judges to view.  upon arrival, please check-in with parade staff for your number and spot information prior to assigned time.

NOTICE: By submitting this entry application, does not guarantee acceptance into the parade.  All applications will be reviewed, and participants will be selected based on various factors, including but not limited to theme alignment, creativity, and available space.  Thank you for your understanding.

The Swamp Cabbage Festival Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Heritage Family.  This annual honor is to celebrate a family from our community that has contributed in some way to our local heritage.

The Swamp Cabbage Festival Committee is currently accepting nominations for the Grand Marshal. The rank of Marshal is traditionally bestowed on a person who shows exceptional leadership qualities and deserves a place of honor. In parade organizing, a Grand Marshal is named to take the lead in the processional and in hosting festivities. The ceremonial title holder is often renowned as a community leader or cultural hero. 

Duties and responsibilities of person selected for Grand Marshal may include but not limited to the following events throughout the year.

• Leads Parade Processional 
• Serve as Judge for various competitions
• Dignitary at social events
• Community Liaison