GUADALUPE COUNTY FAIR PARADE
You can now complete the application in one of two ways:
Submit the Fair Parade Application Form online
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Download the Fair Parade Application Form
ENTRIES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30TH 2011!
If downloading the application, send completed applications to Guadalupe County Fair Parade, PO Box 334, Seguin TX 78156; e-mail to or fax to 830-379-1291.
GUIDELINES & INFORMATION (printable version)
Friday, October 7 - Line up 8am - Judge 8:30am - Parade 10am
Line-up: Information and parade position if needed will be available at the Seguin High School off of the 1200 Blk of College St Seguin Texas 78155. Starting at 8am. Line up by 8:30. Late arriving entries may be denied permission to participate in the parade and will not be judged at 8:30 am.
Staging area: No vehicles other than parade entries will be allowed in the staging area. Parents & Sponsors must drop of participants at the nearest intersection closest to their entry. Parade volunteers will be available for assistance.
Judging: Begins promptly at 8:30am sharp! All entries must be in place, set-up & ready to go with riders in position by 8:30am. Unit must be decorated and participants must remain in place until all the judging is complete to qualify for an award.
Parade Time: Begins promptly at 10am sharp - rain or shine!
Parade Winners: Will be presented with their awards at the announcer stand at Central Park.
Parade End: Will end at the Coliseum/Fairgrounds. You must pull out of the way of the parade flow to release riders so the units behind the parade will continue. NO exceptions.
Safety: An adult must supervise all children under the age of 18 participating in the parade. Liability regulations prohibit and as a safety precaution for our young spectators, we ask that absolutely no items may be thrown during the parade including candy, gum, flowers, coupons, brochures, samples and water balloons. Alcohol may not be consumed or carried by members on the parade route. Water guns may not be used to spray the crowd. Protect yourself & others on your unit from the sun & heat! Roller blades are not allowed on streets along the route during the parade.
Entry Safety: Please maintain a distance of 2-3 car lengths between your entry & the one in front of you. Do not stop your entry along the route unless you have an emergency. The Guadalupe Agriculture Livestock Fair Association & parade Committee assumes NO responsibility for accidents or loss of any kind.
Music: Playing music too loud is not allowed. The parade officials in charge determines "Too Loud" playing music with vulgar lyrics & profanity is not allowed, must me suitable for a family audience.
Limit Vehicle/Equipment: Must not exceed 200 feet.
Equine/Animals: Unit must provide their own pooper-scoopers. If not provided you will be placed at the end of the parade line-up!!
Noises: Loud sirens, whistles, etc., are not permitted.
#1: Remember not everyone can be #1 in the parade, and not everyone can be "up front."
Liability regulations prohibit and you will not be allowed to participate in the parade if: registration & waiver forms are not received by the deadline; your length is not indicated; each vehicle and animal is not decorated; Alcohol or any illegal substance is being consumed by anyone riding on or driving your entry; throw candy or any items from your entry; you do not provide proof of negative coggins test for animal; you use water pistols to spray the crowd. Please refer to the Guidelines & information sheet included with this package. Let's be safe & have fun!
The entry fee for all commercial/political campaigning units will be $40.00. Fees can be paid online or by sending a money order or a cashiers check with the registration application.
Parade confirmations will be sent via mail/fax/email/phone approximately one week prior to the parade. Please mark your selection on page 1.
After the parade you are cordially invited to join the other festivities such as Play Day, Ag in Action (Zoofari Animal Adventures) Rodeo slack and exhibits - FREE, held on the grounds. Limited number of gate tickets available for parade participants.