The registration deadline is Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please complete both pages and submit (with payment, if applicable) by the deadline. You must also arrive on the day of the parade between 10 am to 1 pm.
Please do not arrive before 10 am Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.

Rules and other info:

1. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. You must register by the deadline.

2. Safety for participants and spectators is our top priority. Please drive carefully.

3. For safety reasons - there is to be no throwing or tossing of candy or items from a vehicle/float. You may have walkers passing items out to the crowd but NOTHING CAN BE TOSSED OR THROWN FROM A VEHICLE/FLOAT.

4. Vehicles pulling floats should be in good condition both mechanically and in appearance. Horse hitching is available at Miller Avenue School.

5. All entries should use a Swiss theme, Swiss costumes or otherwise be Swiss-related. Judging is based on this theme.

6. Participants should advertise wholesome and legitimate businesses/organizations. Banners and/or floats with derogatory remarks that embarrass or offend are prohibited.

7. Stopping along the parade route to perform is not permitted. Please maintain forward motion.

8. Entries are expected to complete entire parade route (except certain semi-trucks).

9. Registration will be held at Miller Avenue School from 10 am to 1 pm. At that time you will receive your entry pass and additional information. Judging begins at noon in the staging area. Being with your entry may help the judges to assess for total effect.

10. The parade entry pass must be in the vehicle’s passenger-side window to enter the parade staging area.

11. If the parade is canceled (for example, due to inclement weather), we will attempt to call the phone number you provided.

12. The Ohio Swiss Festival Board of Directors shall have final judgment for everything pertaining to the parade.

For more information:
• visit OhioSwissFestival.com
• email OhioSwissFestival@gmail.com
• email sugarcreek_angelW@outlook.com
• call 330-407-1926 and leave a message for Wanda Angel and your call will be returned.

Waiver
The undersigned wishes to participate in the Ohio Swiss Festival Grand Parade to be held on the Saturday of the Swiss Festival weekend. The undersigned acknowledges that they have been notified by the Ohio Swiss Festival Association that it should be insured against any and all risks involved with participation in said parade. The undersigned also acknowledges that it assumes all risks involved in connection with its participation in said parade. The undersigned agrees to waive any and all claims or rights of action it may have against the Ohio Swiss Festival Association, or their members, for damages incurred as a result of their involvement in said parade.