PLEASE REMEMBER the EMAIL used to submit the online application.  This email is necessary to find your application in our system for payment purposes. For payment options please call (956)722-0589 to submit payment over the phone or stop by our WBCA office 1819 E. Hillside Rd. 78041.  

Description: The streets of Laredo will come alive with this year's parade theme “Reflejos on the Rio Grande” as we celebrate 126 years of tradition and embrace the COLORS of “Los Dos Laredos.”  Look for inspiration within our history, culture and heritage and spark your imaginations with vibrant COLORS beyond the Red, White and Blue! Highlight the people, history, culture and heritage that makes us all uniquely American.  We hope you can capture some of that Celebration magic, reflecting on what it is you love about the great cities and countries you live in.  Show the mix of colors that remind us of all we love about living near the Rio Grande, paying special tribute to the Founding Fathers’ who helped shape our great city and this great nation.

It is your responsibility to submit this entry form, fees, liability form on or before the deadline of Thursday, December 14, 2023. No late entries will be accepted.

The Mandatory Orientation Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the IBC Annex Ballroom (2nd Floor) located at 2416 Jacaman Rd.

Parade Entry Numbers, Maps, and Instructions will be issued at this meeting. Each entry is limited to a 40' by 20' foot print. Please contact the office at 956-722-0589 if your entry exceeds this amount. All floats/entries need to check in thru Lafayette -- you will obtain parade entry number and fire permit (if applicable) there. Citations will be given along the route to those entries who do not follow the rules and guidelines. Those cited risk not being considered for parade judging. Cited entries also risk placement and inclusion in subsequent parades. The Washington's Birthday Celebration Parade Committee will be available to answer any questions or concerns about your entry.

Please submit a script that is only one paragraph in length (5 sentences long only) to be read by the emcee. Failure to submit script by Thursday, January 11, 2024  will result in only entry name being read.  

Please email your parade script(s) to: parades@wbcalaredo.org. Your parade script will only be accepted via email in a word document file.

Schools that have more than one entry will be arranged in the parade line up according to your principal’s instructions.

This line-up order request does not guarantee parade entries that do not submit individual parade applications, entry forms, participant release forms, and fees for each entry unit.

All participant release forms need to be submitted on or before Thursday, February 1, 2024 - No Exceptions.
Individuals who will walk with a float entry must be 18 years or older and must complete a participant's release form. They must also have a WBCA Issued Bracelet to be allowed on the route (Bracelet requirement applies to float entries only). 

An entry fee is required from each unit payable upon submission of the entry form.

The entry fee is $100.00 for each non-profit or tax-exempt organization and $330.00 for commercial entries.

ALL Floats and any Vehicles with a generator or electrical inverters must pay an additional $20.00 fee for the City of Laredo Fire Department Permit for each parade.  

There are no refunds for canceling your parade entry.

Entry in the IBC Youth Parade is by invitation only.  WBCA reserves the right to reject any applications.
Due to the growth of our school population and parade time restraints, the IBC Youth Parade Committee must now limit the number of entries from each of the categories below to the following:

HIGH SCHOOLS                4 ENTRIES EACH
MIDDLE SCHOOLS        3 ENTRIES EACH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS        2 ENTRIES EACH
ORGANIZATIONS                2 ENTRIES EACH
CAR CLUBS                1 ENTRY (2 VEHICLES)


Principals are strongly encouraged to coordinate their school’s entries in order to comply with restrictions. We look forward to you being part of the IBC Youth Parade. Should you require additional information, please call the WBCA office at (956)722-0589.