GUADALUPE COUNTY FAIR PARADE
Guidelines & Information
Saturday, October 3 - Line up 8am - Judge 8:30am - Parade 10am
Download the Fair Parade Application Form.
Line-up: Information/parade position if needed will be available at the Grace Lutheran Church, 935 E. Mountain St. starting at 8am. Line up by 8:30am. Late arriving entries may be denied permission to participate in the parade and will not be judged.
Staging area: No vehicles other than parade entries will be allowed on Mountain St. Parents & sponsors must drop off participants at the nearest intersection closest to their entry. Parade volunteers will be available for assistance on Mountain St.
Judging: Begins promptly at 8:30am sharp! All entries must be in-place, set-up & ready to go. Unit must be decorated and participants must remain in place until all judging is complete to quality for an award.
Parade Time: Begins promptly at 10am - 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. Please pull out of the way of the parade flow to release riders so the units behind in the parade can 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 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 be suitable for a family audience.
Limit Vehicle/Equipment: Must not exceed 200 feet.
Equine/Animals: Units must provide their own pooper-scoopers. If not provided you will be placed at the end of the parade lineup!!
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 entry 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; you throw candy or any items from your entry; you do not provide proof of negative Coggins tests for animal; you use water pistals to spray the crowd. Please refer to the Guidelines & information sheet included with this package. Let's be safe & have fun!
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE NOW!
The entry fee for all commercial/political campaigning units will be $40.00. Your fee must be paid with a money order or a cashiers check. This should be sent in with your registration application.
Send applications to Guadalupe County Fair Parade, PO Box 334, Seguin TX 78156, Email to or Fax to 830-379-6477.