Application

Parade Entry Registration

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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Sep 19, 2026 11:00 am - Sep 19, 2026 12:30 pm (CDT)
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Seymour, Wisconsin
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$ 0.00

About the application

To participate in the parade, you’ll need to complete a short registration form with details about your group and entry type. Once submitted, the organizers will review your application for approval and may request additional information or a fee if needed. If accepted, you’ll receive confirmation along with important details like staging instructions, arrival time, and day-of-parade guidelines.

About the event

The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade is the signature event of Seymour’s annual Burger Fest, a community celebration that honors the town’s claim as the birthplace of the hamburger. The festival began in 1989 and celebrates the legacy of Charles 'Hamburger Charlie' Nagreen, who is credited locally with creating the hamburger sandwich in 1885. Held each year in downtown Seymour, the parade features marching bands, community organizations, classic vehicles, local businesses, civic groups, and themed floats. It serves as the centerpiece of Burger Fest and attracts thousands of visitors from Wisconsin and beyond. The event combines small-town tradition with the town’s unique hamburger heritage, creating one of the state's most distinctive food-themed celebrations. The parade is part of a larger festival that includes a Bun Run, children's activities, hot-air balloons, a burger-eating contest, a giant ketchup slide, live entertainment, and the serving of oversized hamburgers. Today, the World’s Largest Hamburger Parade remains a symbol of Seymour’s identity as the “Home of the Hamburger,” celebrating local history, community pride, and Wisconsin’s food culture while drawing visitors from around the world.
Home of the Hamburger
Home of the Hamburger

Terms & Conditions

As a parade entrant, you agree to follow all rules and regulations, follow organizer instructions, and arrive on time for staging in your assigned position. Your entry must be safe, compliant with all applicable laws, and properly supervised. You are responsible for your own equipment, insurance, and any associated costs. Organizers may remove any entry that is unsafe or noncompliant, and all participants must follow rules on conduct, noise, and distribution of materials during the parade.

Prices

Parade Float Entry Fee $20.00 Non-refundable Standard parade float entry fee.
Non-profit Parade Entry $0.00 Non-refundable For non-profit organizations only.
Single Unit (vehicle or tractor) Parade Entry Fee $5.00 Non-refundable This entry is for a single unit tractor or vehicle (no trailers or floats).

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo

Additional information

  • Does your entry include music or loud noise? Explain.
  • How will you be submitting the entry fee?
  • Are you registering as a tractor or show vehicle?
  • How many units?
  • Does your entry include any live animals?
  • What type and how many?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0