Line Up: 8:00 AM Parade Start: 10:00 AM Information The Parade Route will begin on North Main St in front of the Dollar General Market and end on South Bridge Street in front of the 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 that 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, in front of the horses. Please note: There will be a $10 fee for every 50 feet over the 50 feet allotted for each entry due to space limitations. This fee is for businesses utilizing the parade with vehicles as advertising, non-profits or floats will not be charged any additional fees. Fees can be paid at the SCF Office (8 Park Avenue, LaBelle). NO POLITICAL candidates or advertisements will be permitted in the parade. Judging Guidelines: When constructing floats for judging, please adhere to the following guidelines: Use of Palm Fronds All floats must be lined with Swamp Cabbage Palm Fronds. Entries will be judged on look of palm fronds, (yellow vs. green, full skirt vs. few 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 music will be allowed in the parade. Entries to be judged MUST display their number clearly on the front, left side of their float for judges to view. Numbers should be a minimum of 1 (foot) in size.

Looking to become a musical act or entertainer at the 2020 Festival? Please complete the entire application in order to be considered as a performer for the festival.

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.