THEME: "These Roots Run Deep"
WHEN: Saturday September 15, 2018
Line-up Begins at 9:30 AM
Parade Steps-Off at 11:00 AM
Awards for Floats & Pom/Dance - 2:15 PM
Awards for Bands - Conclusion of Drums at Appletime
WHERE: Line-Up by unit number at MMS Marching Bands line-up at Longfellow Park
Parade begins at 20th Street, continues east on Walnut Street until 7th Street
Awards for Floats & Pom/Dance - Gen. John A. Logan Statue at Murphysboro Middle School
Awards for Bands - Murphysboro High School's E.L. 'Doc' Bencini Field
EVENT PARTNERS: WSIL TV 3 & The Southern Illinoisan
EVENT CHAIRS: Debbie Glodo & Bob Hall
The Apple Festival Grand Parade is one of the longest in Illinois with fire engines, marching bands, floats, visiting royalty, horses, and many other unique entries. Over 100 units make this parade truly GRAND and enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors each year.
Featured 2018 Parade Participants
Grand Marshal: Clifton Swafford
Founder's Awards: Shawn Stearns
Benefactor Award: Jackson County Abstract
Marching Bands
Marching Bands interested in participating the Grand Parade and/or Drums at Appletime®, click below for an informational letter and entry form.
For more information on, please contact Murphysboro Apple Festival
Phone: 618.684.3200
Email: murphysboroapplefestival@gmail.com
Parade Entry Applications by Email
Applications for FLOATS, WALKING GROUPS, POM/DANCE GROUPS, VISITING ROYALTY, or VEHICLES should be sent by email to:
Debbie Glodo - glodosd@yahoo.com
Please include the following information:
- Group/entrant - please include a contact name, phone number, and mailing address
- Type of unit - choose one: FLOAT, WALKING GROUP, POM/DANCE, VISITING ROYALTY, VEHICLES
- Description of entry
- 5-6 sentences describing the entry to be read as unit passes the reviewing stand
This email will serve as your application. When all four pieces of required information listed above has been received, your application will be confirmed by email.
QUESTIONS?
Debbie Glodo
Email: glodosd@yahoo.com
or
Murphysboro Apple Festival
Phone: 618.684.3200
(Messages will be returned as soon as possible)
**Parade Guidelines**
- No advertising in parade - Businesses may: 1.) build a themed float or, 2.) become an Event Partner of the Murphysboro Apple Festival. Please call or email the Apple Festival Offices for more information on partnership opportunities - Phone: 618.684.3200 - Email: murphysboroapplefestival@gmail.com
- No objects may be thrown from moving vehicles during the parade nor may vehicles stop to throw items!
- No political units or political sponsors in the Grand Parade - The Parade Committee will continue the long-standing tradition of inviting the current Murphysboro Police Chief, Fire Chief, Mayor, City Aldermen and women, and the Jackson County Sheriff to participate in the parade by riding in vehicles at the front of the parade.
- Reviewing Stand - Located at 13th Street and Walnut Street, on the north side of the intersection, as a part of the Arts & Crafts Fair entryway.
- Float Judging - Please click on the link below for a sample form. Cash awards for top floats Sample Judging Form
2018 Grand Parade Results
Floats
Clubs/Organizations
- Jackson County Farm Bureua
- Liberty Theater
- John A. Logan Museum
Business/Industry
- First Bank & Trust Co of Murphysboro
- Country Financial
- Silkworm
Individuals/Churches
- New Life Tabernacle Church
- Elm Street Baptist Church
- Bost Family
Youth Groups/Classes
- St. Andrew School
- GJAL & Carruthers Schools
- Cub Scouts Pack 112
Queen's Award for Best Float
- Jackson County Farm Bureau
Mayor's Award for Most Beautiful Float
- Immanuel Lutheran Church & School
President of the Chamber of Commerce Award for Most Original Float
- John A. Logan Museum
Poms/Dance
- Studio 84
- The Beautiful Ones Dance Team
- Trico Cheer Squad - Middle School
Marching Bands
Class B
- Cobden Jr. & Sr. High School
- Trico Jr. & Sr. High School
- Sesser-Valier High School
- Shawnee Jr. & Sr. High School
Drum Major: Trico
Auxiliary: Shawnee
Percussion: Cobden
Class A
- Pinckneyville HIgh School
- Kelly High School (Benton, Mo.)
Drum Major: Pinckneyvile
Auxiliary: Pinckneyville
Percussion: Pinckneyville
Class AA
- Harrisburg High School
- Centralia HIgh School
- Potosi High School
Drum Major: Harrisburg
Auxiliary: Harrisburg
Percussion: Potosi
Class AAA
- Waterloo High School
- Belleville West High School
Drum Major: Waterloo
Auxiliary: Waterloo
Percussion: Waterloo
Class Jr High/Middle School
- Pinckneyville Jr High School
- DuQuoin Middle School
- Anna-Jonesboro Jr. High School
Drum Major: Pinckneyville
Auxiliary: Pinckneyville
Percussion: Pinckneyville
Phone: 618.684.3200
Email: murphysboroapplefestival@gmail.com
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