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2026 Septemberfest Parade Application

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Deadline: Aug 01, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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55th Septemberfest
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Date: Sep 05, 2026 10:00 am - Sep 07, 2026 9:00 pm (CDT)
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Schaumburg, Illinois
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Free

About the application

55th SEPTEMBERFEST
Sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg

Join us as we celebrate the Schaumburg Septemberfest Labor Day parade on Monday,
September 7, 2026. The one-mile and approximately two-hour parade kicks off promptly
at 10 a.m. and travels northbound on Summit Dr. towards the festival grounds. There is no parade theme to follow.  

 

Parade Application Deadlines:
Paid Applicants: July 1, 2026

Non-Paid Applicants: July 31, 2026

About the event

An outdoor festival featuring entertainment on three stages, a carnival, arts & crafts show, craft beer & wine garden, Taste of Schaumburg, Taste of Schaumburg's Not-for-Profit Day, Bingo, fireworks/drone display on Sunday evening, and a Labor Day parade on Monday.
Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
Contact Organizer
Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

The applicant agrees to abide by all applicable Village of Schaumburg ordinances; by the Septemberfest guidelines; and by the terms of this application and related materials. The applicant further agrees to accept all future modifications in the application made and communicated by the Septemberfest Committee. The applicant acknowledges that the Septemberfest Committee has the authority to govern the conduct and organizations of the parade and agrees to abide by all the decisions made on the day of the parade by the Septemberfest Committee, Village of Schaumburg, Village of Schaumburg officials and employees, and other authorized agents. The applicant acknowledges receipt of the parade information and accepts all such materials as part of this application. The applicant agrees that it/he/she is responsible for the safety of the unit(s), property associated therewith, and persons affiliated with the entry in the parade. Should the unit or any property connected therewith be damaged or destroyed, or should affiliated persons be injured, the applicant agrees to indemnify the Septemberfest Committee, Village of Schaumburg, Village of Schaumburg officials and employees, and other authorized agents. The applicant further agrees to hold harmless those same parties from: any and all liability for injury to, or death of, persons at the event; and from damage and/or destruction of property caused by the applicant.

Related files

Parade Information Guide - Septemberfest 2026 compressed.pdf

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Select a category for your entry
  • Sponsors: Please include the sponsorship amount (business sponsors of $650 or more may apply to participate in the Labor Day parade)
  • Name of Organization
  • Description of Organization
  • Name of Contact Person
  • Cell Phone Number - Use dashes in this 10 digit format: 847-923-3605
  • Float Category
  • Novelty Category
  • Musical Marching Category
  • Non-Musical Marching Category
  • Would You Like Your Entry to Be Judged?
  • Your appearance fee/honorarium (if applicable & your group requires payment to participate). Upload a completed W-9 form required for payment or email to rbenvenuti@schaumburg.com.
  • Upload W-9 Form required for participants receiving payment
  • Number of persons in unit
  • Length of unit (in feet)
  • Number of vehicles in unit
  • Type of vehicle(s) in unit
  • Will your unit be playing any type of music?
  • Provide a detailed description of entry.
  • Upload any photos or documents helpful for your entry desciption.
  • I reviewed and agree to the terms and conditions and general rules included in the document section of the application

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
2026 Septemberfest Parade Application
2026 Septemberfest Parade Application
55th Septemberfest
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