GRAND PARADE
Parade Registration
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
The Four Flags Area Apple Festival Grande Parade Committee invites you to participate in our Grande Parade on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.
PARADE SPONSOR:
Rules
As with many parades, an early set-up and judging time is necessary to give time for the tally, as well as the passing out of trophies and banners. Set-up and check in will begin at 8:00 AM and judging will begin at 10:00 AM sharp! You must be in line and set-up by 10:00 a.m. in order to be judged. Bands and marching units will be judged as they are passing the review stand and need to be in line by 12:00 p.m.
A few rules governing parade entries are necessary to make our parade the quality parade it is noted for. Units must be in good taste for family viewing.
- To keep the parade moving smoothly WITHOUT GAPS units MUST NOT STOP to perform in front of the reviewing stand or any other place along the parade route.
- Objects may NOT be thrown from any unit; however, things may be passed out along the way.
- Fire trucks, please NO SIRENS during the parade as it frightens the little ones and distracts the bands.
The enclosed application must be submitted by September 18th, 2026, to guarantee a spot in the parade. Applications received after September 12th, 2026 are not guaranteed a spot in the parade; however, every effort will be made to fit your entry in at the end of the parade.
Please fill out the Parade Registration Form OR fill out application on our website
Email: ApplefestParade@gmail.com
Questions? (269) 362-2201
Mail to: Katie Lowe c/o Apple Festival PO Box 672 Niles, MI 49120
You will receive a confirmation letter one week before the parade to let you know what number you are in the parade and what street you will need to park on in the staging area. We sincerely hope you will plan to take part in this event!
Respectfully, Katie Lowe – Parade Chairman Robert Pockrandt – Parade Co-Chairman
