2025 Arts in the Alley Parade Application
About the application
Thank you for your interest in the Arts in the Alley Community Parade!
Date: September 20th, 2025
Time: Parade steps off at 9:30 am at the corner of Southwest Blvd & Broadway.
2025 Parade Theme: "Lest We Forget"
This long-running Grove City tradition is an excellent way to showcase your business/organization to the community. Spectators usually begin lining chairs and blankets along the street at 6:30 am in hopes to reserve the best view. Join us in an annual celebration of our community and walk in the Arts in the Alley Community Parade!
Please read before submitting an application:
Parade Lineup Order: The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Arts in the Alley & Community Parade Planning Committee arranges the parade lineup in no particular order. However, efforts are made to ensure that similar entry types are not placed too close together. Previous participation and assignment in the parade lineup do not guarantee the same arrangement for this year. The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and Arts in the Alley staff reserve the right to adjust rules and policies at their discretion and all decisions are final.
Judging Categories
People's Choice Award
Crowd Pleaser
Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Award Best Parade Theme
“Lest We Forget”
Mount Carmel Award
Best Children’s Theme
Arts in the Alley Award
Most Creative & Innovative
Community Award
Best Neighborhood Theme
For the "Business Name" field: Enter the name of your entry in the "Business Name" question field. You do not have to be a business to be in the Parade.
Electronic application submission is preferred. However a paper application is available upon request.
Terms & Conditions
By submitting this application, I confirm that I have read and agree to follow all parade rules. I understand that violations may result in removal from this and future Arts in the Alley Community Parades. I acknowledge that participation is at my own risk, that I carry liability insurance, and further assume all liability for participation and all participants in my entry. The City of Grove City, The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, The Grove City Girls’ Club, and any sponsors of the parade will be held harmless. I understand that The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Parade Committee may adjust rules and policies at their discretion and all decisions are final.
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Prices
| ENTRIES PAYING WITH CASH/CHECK (Please Read) | $0.00 | Non-refundable | If you are paying via cash or check, please notify the Chamber office (614) 875-9762 option 3 or events@gcchamber.org. Please indicate your fee item. Your application is not complete until payment has been received. |
| Float Entry - Business | $100.00 | Non-refundable | A decorated platform pulled by a motor vehicle |
| Float Entry - Non-Business/Other | $50.00 | Non-refundable | A decorated platform pulled by a motor vehicle. Non-business entries |
| Vehicle Entry - Business | $100.00 | Non-refundable | a car, pickup truck, or other personal vehicle |
| Vehicle Entry - Truck With Up to 8 Wheels | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Truck with up to eight (8) wheels |
| Vehicle Entry - Truck With Up to 9+ Wheels | $150.00 | Non-refundable | Truck with nine (9) wheels or more |
| Vehicle Entry - Antique Show Vehicle (Business) | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Antique Show Vehicle that is owned by and/or representing a business |
| Vehicle Entry - Antique Show Vehicle (Non-Business/Other) | $50.00 | Non-refundable | An Antique Show Vehicle that is not representing a business/organization |
| Vehicle Entry - Non-Profits/Club Officers/Veterans Vehicle Entries | $20.00 | Non-refundable | Non-Profits/Community Service Organizations Veterans Non-Political Individuals |
| Horse/Horse-Drawn Entry - Business | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Horse/Horse Drawn entry that is representing a business |
| Horse/Horse-Drawn Entry - Non-Business/Other | $50.00 | Non-refundable | Horse/Horse-Drawn Entry that is not representing a business or organization |
| Youth Sports/Organizations - Walkers (No Vehicle in Entry) | $10.00 | Non-refundable | Private Youth Programs (Not associated with school). |
| Youth Sports/Organizations Entries - Vehicle in Entry | $10.00 | Non-refundable | Private/non-school youth organizations/programs (i.e., gymnastics/cheer gyms, music education, sports leagues, etc.) |
| Mascot/Clown/Costume Character Entry - Business | $100.00 | Non-refundable | Mascots/Clowns/Costume Characters that are representing a business. |
| Mascot/Clown/Costume Character Entry - Non-Business | $20.00 | Non-refundable | Mascots/Clowns/Costume Characters that are representing a service organization, 501 (c)(3), etc. Non-Business |
| Elected Official/Candidate Entry | $175.00 | Non-refundable | Elected Official/Candidate entry |
| School Organization | $0.00 | Non-refundable | Marching Band/Music Program/Vehicle/Walker or float entry representing a public or private school program. (Daycares classify as businesses) |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Are you a school organization?
- Select the option that best describes your school organization's entry:
- Select the option that best describes your school organization's entry:
- Provide a short (25 words or less) description of your entry:
- Will your entry have music?
- Are you a school organization?
