Parade Rules for All Participants *Every vehicle must adhere to relevant laws and must be driven by a licensed operator.
1. No one may get on or off the float once it has started down the parade route. 2. No dangling legs over the edge of the float. 3. Walkers may hand out candy to parade viewers. 4. All floats must be of the "low-bed" type on a trailer. (Please look up "float trailer" in order to enhance safety and security 5. There must be a responsible adult chaperone present if any children are riding or walking with the float. 6. No weapons / firearms allowed on any entry. 7. No smoking or alcoholic beverages on any parade entry at any time before or during the parade. 8. All floats should have an 8" clearance from the ground. 9. The pull vehicle must be able to travel slow enough to avoid stalling. 10. No fire or flame-producing devices are allowed on floats. 11. The distribution of political materials is not permitted Throwing of candy to the crowd from floats/vehicles, during the parade is not permitted. Individuals walking the parade route may hand out candy or toys. A copy of your parade registration must be submitted online to: Topeka Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration, Inc. Topeka, KS 66605.
Parade registration forms should also be filled out online. For Questions contact: Cheryl Thomas (785) 817-6594 Email Address: momsgyrl@gmail.com
You may also register online at: tffjc.org ALL parade registration forms must be submitted by May 31, 2025.
The staging period is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Saturday, July 14, 2025. Staging will be located at the Judicial Building on 10th in the east parking lot. The parade will commence promptly at 11:00 am. The parade route will start at the Judicial Building, proceeding east on 10th St., then north on SW Jackson Ave., to 7th St., turning east on SW Harrison and concluding at the Judicial Building.