Homestead Festival Parade Awards and Judging
The Parade Starts on North Main Street (Marquette Street) and finishes on South Main Street (Pleasant Street). The parade is approximately two (2) miles in length.
Parade float judging will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please be in your spot on the line-up route by 11:30 a.m. if you want to be considered for judging. The following awards are available:
Parade float judging will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. Please be in your spot on the line-up route by 11:30 a.m. if you want to be considered for judging. The following awards are available:
- The Owen Lovejoy Memorial Trophy (two awards: Commercial and Non-Commercial)
- Most Humorous Entry (two awards: Commercial and Non-Commercial)
- The Mayor’s Trophy (two awards: Commercial and Non-Commercial)
- The Grand Marshal’s Trophy (two awards: Commercial and Non-Commercial)
- Church/Religious Organizations (one award: Non-Commercial)
If you are selected for an award, you will be notified with an award poster to place on your float before the parade starts. You will also be asked to stop in front of the announcer’s booth on South Main Street for a quick photo with the Homestead Committee and to receive your plaque.