Parade Hours & Route Info
- The Parade starts promptly at 9AM, ahead of the main SunFest which begins at 10AM.
- Parade line-up begins at early as 7:30AM along Colonial Way
- You MUST enter the parade route from Biggs Highway onto Colonial Way
- The parade ultimately ends at Rising Sun Middle School
NEW UPDATES & POLICY FOR 2024 - AS DECREED BY POLICE DEPT (3/14/2024)
- NO Candy / Item toss from vehicles this year – Prohibited for Safety Concerns
- Wilson Ave is NOT an end of parade exit option – Prohibited for Traffic/Safety/Logistic Reasons. Participants may unload and take the shuttle back to either the Plaza Parking lot or up Pearl Street to SunFest.
Prizes & Parade Categories
$100 - Best March Banding
$100 - Best School Band
$100 - Best Community Band
$100 - Best Fire Company
$100 - Best Float
$100 - Most Creative Entry
$100 - Best Marching Group
$100 - Most Patriotic