Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Float Application
About the event
About the application
The following is the procedure to be followed for float participation in the 2026 Grand Feature Parade, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026.
1. A completed parade application must be received at the Festival Office, 135
North Cameron Street, no later than April 17th. (March 13th to be included in the
Souvenir Program Book)
2. You will be notified within 5 business days upon receipt of the application as to
whether your float has been accepted. If your application is accepted, you will
receive a document with the rules and regulations. You are obligated to follow
these rules.
3. Floats, which have been accepted, will be notified of position in the parade the
first part of April.
Please note that the application process is not an automatic acceptance. Applications will be judged on the basis of entertainment value and incomplete applications will not be considered by the Parade Committee.
Please note that according to the rules and regulations children under the age of 6 on the day of the event are not permitted to ride on floats. No items of any kind can be handed out or thrown from floats or pulling vehicles.
If you are planning to build your float, a Float Builder’s Manual, and a price list of
decorating materials, are available upon request at the Festival Office. Float participants will be required to provide their own pulling vehicles and drivers.
THE FESTIVAL WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS SERVICE.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Waugh in the Festival Office, 540-662-3863.
We look forward to your participation in the 98th Shenandoah Apple Blossom
Festival®.
Terms & Conditions
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parade Terms & Conditions
Participation in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parades is subject to the following rules, guidelines, and liability agreement. By registering or participating, all groups and individuals agree to comply with and accept these terms.
Age Requirements
Children 5 and under are not permitted in either parade.
Participants must be 8 years or older to march in the parade.
Children 6 and above may ride in a vehicle or float.
Distribution of Items
Throwing objects from floats, vehicles, or while walking is strictly prohibited.
Items may be handed directly to individuals along the parade route.
Rolling items such as beach balls or bouncy balls are not permitted.
Any group found throwing items will not be invited to return the following year.
Parade Flow & Spacing
All groups must maintain pace with the line of march.
A minimum of 50 feet must be kept between your group and the one in front of you.
Liability Waiver and Release
By participating in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parade, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
Assumption of Risk
I understand that participation in the parade, including riding on or assisting with a float, involves inherent risks that could result in injury or property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to, falls, collisions, or incidents related to vehicle or float movement, weather conditions, or crowd interaction.
Release of Liability
I hereby release, waive, and discharge the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, sponsors, and affiliates (“the Festival”) from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from injuries, damages, or losses incurred while participating in the parade.
Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Festival from any claims, damages, or expenses, including attorney’s fees, resulting from my participation or that of my organization.
Medical Treatment
I authorize the Festival and its representatives to obtain emergency medical treatment if necessary and agree that I am responsible for any associated costs.
Compliance
I agree to follow all parade rules, safety regulations, and official instructions. Failure to comply may result in removal from the parade and exclusion from future events.
Acknowledgment
By registering for or participating in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parade, I acknowledge that I have read and understand these terms and conditions and agree to abide by them fully.
A complete list of parade rules and regulations will be provided prior to the event.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Additional information
- Have you participated in a Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parade before?
- I have reviewed the terms and conditions and agree to follow all rules/guidelines that were stated?
- Name of Float
- Title of Contact Person
- Please include how you would like the name of your float/business listed in the program
- Mailing Address - list the address where you want your lineup information sent in April
- Website
- Social Media Page
- Phone Number
- Cell Phone Number for Day of Parade
- Please list the names and ages of proposed float participants and how they will be costumed
- Media Information: Please list all information you would like for the announcers to present while you are riding past the announcers booth.
- Description of Float (photo or sketch must accompany application)
- Name of Business/Organization
- Please attach a photo for sketch of your proposed float.
- Are you renting a float from the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®
- Select who is supplying your float
- If other, please list float rental company
- Select One
- Float will contain music - Sound of any type must be approved by the parade committee and must be at a compatible sound level
- Will you need a clean up crew to follow in the parade?
- Will your float be horse drawn?
- Insurance Policy Number
- Select Type of Float
- Name of horse owner and phone number
- Attach a copy of your insurance or certificate of insurance
- Name of liability company of horse owner
- Parade lineup information will be available in mid-April. How would you like to receive your parade packet with your lineup letter and parade pass?
- Is float self propelled or pulled?
- Name of Operator/Driver of Float
- Name of liability insurance company for driver
- Policy Number
- Is float horse drawn
- Please list the address you would like your parade packet mailed to
