2026 St. Patrick's Parade Application
About the application
Join us in making the 29th annual St Patrick's Parade one for the history books! We're looking for festive, fun floats that celebrate Irish heritage, springtime, and our community in general. To ensure we can properly plan space and volunteers for the parade lineup we request every float/group registers for the parade. Thank you for supporting the parade with your registration!
Terms & Conditions
Policy Agreement: The 2026 St. Patrick's Parade will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00AM. Parade Line-up begins at 9:30AM unless otherwise instructed. Parade lineup details TBA. A completed parade entry along with applicable fees must be received by 11:59PM on March 12, 2026.
Decor:
• Absolutely NO pyrotechnics, fire or firing of firearms is allowed.
• Entries that use live animals are responsible for cleaning up after the animals immediately.
• Generators, converters and batteries can be used to power lights and sound equipment on the parade unit.
• Make sure the power unit is big enough to provide power safely. Float Requirements:
• Float entries may not exceed 13 feet in height (to ensure clearance for the skyways), 12 feet in width and 55 feet in length NOT including tow units.
• The framework must be at least 12 inches from the ground when the float is decorated and loaded.(This will allow necessary ground clearance during the lineup and parade).
• Sufficient wheel and wagon tongue clearance must be incorporated so that no interference may occur with the chassis.
• All entries must be self-propelled, motor-pulled or horse drawn. This is a Forward Motion Parade. All units and entries must keep moving forward.
• The tow vehicle is strongly encouraged to be decorated as well. We strongly encourage that the trailers are skirted.• All entries are not permitted to cause any gap between floats/entries during the parade.
Safety:
• All children under the age of 13 participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• In the interest of safety, throwing candy and prizes from float/vehicle is PROHIBITED.
• Each unit may have people walking beside the float HANDING out candy and prizes to the crowd.
• All entries must have an easily accessible fire extinguisher on the float or in the tow vehicle.
• A kit containing appropriate tools for minor repairs is recommended.
• Floats using gas-powered generators need to have the fumes ventilated safely. All fuels must be in appropriate containers. (Allow a hot generator to cool for 15 minutes before refilling) The sound from a gas-powered generator should be muffled as much as possible.
• Disposal of all floats’ material is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization and/or individuals.
• Please respect private property.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
*attached 2026 SPD Float Code of Conduct*
Related files
Prices
| Parade Sponsor | $0.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Veterans Group | $0.00 | Non-refundable | |
| First Responders / City | $0.00 | Non-refundable | |
| Non-Profit Float | $60.00 | Non-refundable | Non-profit organizations are eligible for a discounted parade float entry fee, allowing them to participate at a lower cost while showcasing their mission to the community. This special rate is available to registered 501(c)(3) organizations and community groups that align with the spirit of the event. Take advantage of this opportunity to increase awareness, engage with attendees, and celebrate alongside local businesses and organizations. |
| Float/Personal/Walking Group | $85.00 | Non-refundable | Showcase your business in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and connect with thousands of attendees! This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your brand, engage with the community, and be part of a beloved local tradition. |
| Float/Personal/Walking Group - DCP Member | $75.00 | Non-refundable | Important: This category is for DCP Members only. If you are not a current DCP Member, please submit your application under the Business/Personal/Club Float category instead. Non-members who apply under this option will be asked to re-submit their application. |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Unit Type
- Unit Description
- Overall Length
- Overall Height
- Overall Length
- Overall Length
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 0
