Parade Information
Celebration of Icelandic heritage and cultural emphasis.
Parade is free of charge and open to all entries that fall under the following categories:
Parade is free of charge and open to all entries that fall under the following categories:
Categories:
Cultural
Commercial
Club or Organization
Children's
Special Groups
Cultural entry
Commercial
Club or Organization
Children's
Special Groups
Cultural entry
Judging
Judging entries is based on overall message, décor, design, signing, originality,cultural relevance, authenticity & crowd appeal.
Judging entries is based on overall message, décor, design, signing, originality,cultural relevance, authenticity & crowd appeal.
Awards
Note:
| Best Cultural Entry |
1st place
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$50
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| Best Youth Entry |
1st place
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$25
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2nd place
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$25
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| Commercial |
1st place
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$50
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2nd place
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$25
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| Club or Organization |
1st place
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$50
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2nd place
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$25
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| Judges Award Best Overall Float |
$50
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Rules and Regulations
All entries are subject to approval of the parade Marshall & or other deputies, and can be withdrawn at any time.
All entries must check in & register at a major check point AS A GROUP at the REC. CENTRE parking lot between 8:30 & 9:00 a.m. Please be on time – late entries will not be allowed in the parade.
NO GIVE-AWAYS OR THROW-AWAYS ON THE PARADE ROUTE UNLESS PRE-APPROVED (if approved items may only be given out on the curb, throwing anything is absolutely prohibited!!!
All entries are subject to approval of the parade Marshall & or other deputies, and can be withdrawn at any time.
All entries must check in & register at a major check point AS A GROUP at the REC. CENTRE parking lot between 8:30 & 9:00 a.m. Please be on time – late entries will not be allowed in the parade.
NO GIVE-AWAYS OR THROW-AWAYS ON THE PARADE ROUTE UNLESS PRE-APPROVED (if approved items may only be given out on the curb, throwing anything is absolutely prohibited!!!
Note:
- Entries are responsible for the safety of spectators
- All entries must be decorated
- All political and religious entries must be pre-approved by the Icelandic Festival board of directors through a written letter of request
- All marching members should complete the entire parade
- Horse units must all be ridden by qualified riders and provide themselves with their own clean-up crew for the parade route and marshalling area
QUESTIONS?
CALL THE PARADE CO-CHAIRS
ALENA ARNASON &
KAYLA STEVENS
or e-mail: icefest@mts.net