2026 Juneteenth Parade

  • 2026 JUNETEENTH PARADE

    Rules & Application

  • On Saturday, June 13th, at 2:00 PM, we’ll proudly kick off the Spectacular Historical Juneteenth Parade, highlighting significant figures and events from enslavement through freedom to today. Churches and organizations are encouraged to march and represent historical milestones or cultural themes. An in-kind secures your place in the lineup.

    GENERAL RULES

    • All participants (unit members, escorts, staff, etc.) must be in some type of uniform, holiday dress or color coordinated attire.
    • You may have walkers with your float to hand out
      candy, items etc. to parade attendees, but please do not throw anything. NOTE: It is unlawful to throw ANYTHING from any moving entry, including candy. This rule must and will be enforced for the safety of small children who might be tempted run out into the street. Any participant caught throwing candy from their entry will be immediately removed from the parade and disqualified.
    • No one is allowed on or off moving floats. Staff or escort changes should only be made when your float has come to a complete stop.
    • Each float is requested to have a walking crew of at least 4 persons to walk at curbside.
    • No ATV’s, mopeds, or tractor trailers will be allowed.
    • Any child participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult who will assume the responsibility for the safety and well-being of that child. Due to the length of the parade route, children walking in the parade must be 6 years of age or older.

    PARADE LINE-UP

    • Entry numbers will be assigned one week before the parade. The contact person will be notified and it will be their responsibility to pass on the line-up information to the participants with their entry.
    • Vehicles pulling floats MUST be at assigned number at the parade site by 1:00 PM. Walking units and riders of floats should assemble at assigned numbers NO LATER THAN 1:30 PM.
    • The parade will start promptly at 2:00 PM.

    BANDS, PERFORMING GROUPS, WALKERS & MARCHING UNITS

    • All walkers must be in uniform, holiday dress or color coordinated attire. The dress for walkers, staff or escorts should coordinate with the individual float theme which should be in accordance with the overall parade theme.
    • Walking units not associated with a float must carry a banner/sign with their organization name at the front of their unit.
    • Entries must maintain a consistent speed to avoid gaps & prevent accidents.
    • Performances are limited to 45 seconds.

    FLOATS

    • Floats must be a fully decorated trailer, flatbed truck, or other platform on wheels that is self-propelled or pulled by a tow vehicle. All floats MUST INCLUDE skirting and be decorated in accordance with the overall theme of the parade.
    • Floats must not exceed a height of 14 feet.
    • All floats must display a sign/banner with their organization name on BOTH sides of the entry.
    • Adult supervision is required for any riders under 13 years of age.

    It is YOUR responsibility to inform all members of your group of your official entry name, number, line-up instructions, pick-up instructions and rules.

    PARADE ENTRY - InKind Donation 

    City of Laurens - City Hall

    126 East Public Square, Laurens SC 29360

    Please address checks to: Laurens Juneteenth Committee

     

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • JUNETEENTH PARADE RELEASE of LIABILITY
    My signature below indicates that I have read, understand, and will abide by all of the rules governing the City of Laurens Juneteenth Parade. I further understand that any violation of the rules before or during the parade will result in the removal of my unit from the parade.
    I/we understand that I am participating in the Juneteenth Parade of my own free will. I understand that I am responsible for my actions before, during and after the Juneteenth Parade. My signature below indicates that I hereby release the City of Laurens, or any other volunteer/sponsor involved in the parade from being held liable for my participation or actions. I further give unrestricted permission for my image to be used in print, video, and digital media by the City of Laurens, the Juneteenth Committee, or any local media outlet for a variety of purposes and that these images may be used without further notifying me.

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