Parade
Grande Marshal: John Stahl
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Lineup at Cowling Park, 3:00, Parade at 4:00
Competitions for this parade include:
Best Queen's Float
This will be the best float from visiting royalty.
Bicycle, Child's Vehicle & Wagon Decorating Contest
There will be a bicycle, child's vehicle & wagon decorating contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. Bikes and wagons may be decorated using any theme. Get Creative!!!
Pet Contest
There will be a pet contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. Pets are not required to be dressed up. All pets must be in a cage or on a leash. Pets may be pulled in a wagon or walk on a leash. Clean up after pets and horses is required & the responsibility of the owner.
Theme Unit Contest
There will be a Strawberry Theme contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. This contest includes decorated floats, hay wagons, trailers, and walking units.
Best 4-H Themed Float
This will be the best float from 4-H The award is sponsored by Canaan Pathfinders 4-H.
Best Band Contest
We would love to have bands volunteer to participate in our parade!
Contests will be judged at lineup at 3:00, the winners and prizes will be announced at the stage after the parade.
Winners will receive ribbons.
Following the parade, the contest winners will be announced & London Strawberry Festival Queen will be crowned at the stage. Winners are asked to report to the info booth for photos.
Visiting queens will introduce their festivals.
General Guidelines:
Complete announcer form during line up.
Clean up after all animals.
Do not throw anything from vehicles. If you wish to pass out items you may walk along vehicle.
Please, use back of pick up, sunroof, T-top or convertible. Do not ride on hood or roof of vehicle.
Complete entire parade route without stopping.
Floats should have a working fire extinguisher within reach of the driver.
No offensive or derogatory entries.
The London Strawberry Festival Festival & volunteers are not liable for accidents or damages.
Grande Marshal: John Stahl
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Lineup at Cowling Park, 3:00, Parade at 4:00
Competitions for this parade include:
Best Queen's Float
This will be the best float from visiting royalty.
Bicycle, Child's Vehicle & Wagon Decorating Contest
There will be a bicycle, child's vehicle & wagon decorating contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. Bikes and wagons may be decorated using any theme. Get Creative!!!
Pet Contest
There will be a pet contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. Pets are not required to be dressed up. All pets must be in a cage or on a leash. Pets may be pulled in a wagon or walk on a leash. Clean up after pets and horses is required & the responsibility of the owner.
Theme Unit Contest
There will be a Strawberry Theme contest during the Saturday evening parade with winners. This contest includes decorated floats, hay wagons, trailers, and walking units.
Best 4-H Themed Float
This will be the best float from 4-H The award is sponsored by Canaan Pathfinders 4-H.
Best Band Contest
We would love to have bands volunteer to participate in our parade!
Contests will be judged at lineup at 3:00, the winners and prizes will be announced at the stage after the parade.
Winners will receive ribbons.
Following the parade, the contest winners will be announced & London Strawberry Festival Queen will be crowned at the stage. Winners are asked to report to the info booth for photos.
Visiting queens will introduce their festivals.
General Guidelines:
Complete announcer form during line up.
Clean up after all animals.
Do not throw anything from vehicles. If you wish to pass out items you may walk along vehicle.
Please, use back of pick up, sunroof, T-top or convertible. Do not ride on hood or roof of vehicle.
Complete entire parade route without stopping.
Floats should have a working fire extinguisher within reach of the driver.
No offensive or derogatory entries.
The London Strawberry Festival Festival & volunteers are not liable for accidents or damages.
