Get creative, join the fun and show your community pride!

Parade

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Parade Theme:

In creating this year's theme, Three Rivers Festival is partnering with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership's MADE HERE Campaign to celebrate all of the amazing attributes of Northeast Indiana that make us proud to live here. From TVs and trucks to families and memories, this theme allows parade participants to be creative in showcasing what MADE HERE means to them.

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Each year, more than 50,000 people line the streets of downtown Fort Wayne to see the floats, hear the bands and to celebrate the kickoff to Fort Wayne's Biggest Summer Celebration since 1969.

Parade entrants are encouraged to create colorful and decorative floats representing their interpretation of the MADE HERE theme. Entry deadline is April 30.

Read the Parade Criteria & Rules HERE

Official "Made Here" signs available!

Interested in showcasing your "Made Here" pride in the parade but not sure how to do it? Have your parade participants carry official Made Here signs! Signs with the Made Here logo are available for purchase for $5/each (minimum order of 10). Signs are 25" x 6" and printed on coroplast. To order contact Courtney at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership at 260.469.3460 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Orders must be received by June 21.

Ready to get started on your application?

Complete Your Parade Application HERE

Participants compete for a Parade Trophy in these categories:

SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY: Best overall float with outstanding presentation and design
MAYOR's TROPHY: Most original float with creativity and imagination that is uncommon
FESTIVAL PARADE COMMITTEE TROPHY: Float that best portrays "Made Here" theme
ADMIRAL ANDY'S TROPHY: Float that is most educational or has the best appeal for children
SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL: Commercial unit that is not a float, balloon, or band. Trophy awarded based on the Parade Judge's choice.
SPECIALTY NOT-FOR-PROFIT: Not-for-profit unit that is not a float, balloon, or band. Trophy awarded based on the Parade Judge's choice.