Railroad Days Grand Parade Registration

By submitting this form, I accept the following terms: In consideration of the acceptance of this application, the applicant agrees to save and hold harmless the City of Granite Falls and the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce from any loss or damage to person or property caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the applicant, its employees, officers, or agents while performing their responsibilities in connection with parade or vendor activities, and further agrees to defend said City of Granite Falls and Granite Falls Chamber from any claims for such damages.

Grand Parade

The Grand Parade starts at noon on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026.

Parade Categories

First place will be awarded in all categories. Participants may enter multiple categories; however, each entry is eligible to receive only one award.

The categories are:

• Marching Unit: Any marching unit, such as bands, musical groups, and music-related teams, groups, or organizations.
  
  
• Judges' Award: Any parade entry of any type that, at the sole discretion of the judges, deserves an award for participation. All parade participants are eligible to compete in this category, with the exception of political candidates.
  
  
• Hometown Pride: Any parade entry for a business or organization located within the City of Granite Falls or a nearby business area that provides products or services to the community.
  
  
• Float: Any float or moving display.
  
  
• Spirit Award: Limited to entries from Granite Falls High School and Crossroads High School classes (Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman).
  
  
• Drill Team: Any unit such as performing arts groups, Boy/Girl Scouts, clubs, and/or philanthropic units, excluding bands and musical teams.

Application

It is important that the application for parade entry be completed in full. This includes signing, dating, and submitting the form prior to the parade deadline. A valid email address for you or your organization must be included, as a confirmation of receipt will be sent to this address. A separate email with the parade sequence and line-up instructions will be sent to the same address approximately 3 days before the parade.

Providing the approximate length of your entry will assist us in reserving adequate space in the parade lineup. A description is also required, as it will be read by the announcer when your entry passes the judges' platform.

Parade Line-up

One individual should be assigned the responsibility of reporting to the parade check-in tent near the corner of East Stanley Street and Indiana Street (in the Eat Thai parking lot). They will be provided a parade number to be displayed on the front right side of your entry.

All other participating members of your organization should report directly to your assigned lineup location (sent via email the Wednesday before) to reduce congestion at the check-in booth. Please DO NOT tell your participants to report to the check-in booth—they should go directly to your lineup location.

Each entry will be assigned a specific location for lineup, including a "color zone." Volunteers will be available in each zone to assist with line-up and to answer any questions. Please be respectful of other participants and the neighbors who live on the parade lineup streets. Leave the area in the same condition as it was when you arrived.

During the Parade

The parade begins at 12:00 noon. All participants must be in place no later than 11:30 am. No parade entrant may use Silly String or stink bombs. If you are found using these items, you will be asked to leave the event immediately.

After the Parade

Due to the length of the lineup and parade route, it may be difficult to return to your vehicle if it is parked at your lineup location. Please keep this in mind, as streets in the lineup and parade area will be closed to traffic until the parade is completed. Many entrants, especially those with horses, may want to unload near the parade finish line and walk to their assigned lineup location.

Awards will be announced and presented at the judges' platform approximately 30 minutes after the end of the parade.

Questions?

If you have any questions, you may call (360) 302-3051 and leave a message, or you can email rrdays@granitefallswa.com.