Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2025 Fiesta Days Grand Parade. We truly appreciate the enthusiasm and high level of interest we've received this year.

We want to inform you that the applications for the parade is now full, and we are unable to accommodate any further entries at this time. We sincerely wish we could include everyone who wishes to apply.

Please note that this update does not affect applications from Spanish Fork High School, American Leadership Academy, Maple Mountain High School, and City Recreation team baseball and softball winners. These applications will still be accepted.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to a wonderful Fiesta Days celebration.

 

If you are a business wanting to hand out fliers, please complete the Roving Vendor application on our website. If you would like to explore other advertising or sponsorship options, please contact us at eharryman@spanishfork.gov

The Fiesta Days Grand Parade is the largest 24th of July parade in Utah County! We welcome Marching Bands, Floats, Businesses, Queen Royalties, Community Groups, etc. to apply to be in our parade. The Fiesta Days Grand Parade is a family tradition, a long-time favorite among residents!

Applications for residents and Royalty entires open in February and non-residents open on May 1st. All entries must submit an application and must provide entertainment value (i.e. decorations, costumes, music, entertainers). The Parade is limited to approximately 100 entries. If you have any changes to your script or parade entry after you've been approved, check your confirmation email for a link to submit updates to your application.

Application submittal order does not guarantee your line up order in the parade.

Lineup numbers will be issued 5-10 days before the parade. Please check the website for the parade lineup listing. Please communicate this information with all of those who will be in your entry.

2025 High School Parade Line-Up Order (this order will rotate each year to allow schools to have a turn to be positioned at the front of the parade).

1. Maple Mountain High School

2. American Leadership Academy

3. Spanish Fork High School

Media Announcer Information

This is what the announcers will say about your entry during the parade. Failure to provide information may result in your application being rejected.

Guidelines

• Use bullet points to describe your entry.
• Start with your entry name. Make sure all words are spelled out, not abbreviated (example, SFHS should be Spanish Fork High School).
• Each bullet point should take 10-15 seconds when speaking
• You may include several bullet points but include the most important first. You may want to include things such as your organization's history, important members riding on the float/entry, purpose of the group, or any special accomplishments.
• Write in 3rd Person (pronouns include "she," "he," and "they.") Do NOT use "we" or "I".
• To avoid mispronunciation of names, spell difficult names as they sound.
• If your entry is Royalty and you don't know the winners names yet, please indicate this and email us once you have their names.

 

(Updated 2023)

1. Number of Entries: The number of parade entries is limited to approximately 100.
2. Entry Acceptance: All entries must submit an application and must provide an entertainment value (i.e., decorations, costumes, music, entertainers). The decision of which entries will be allowed in the parade, and the placement of each entry within the parade, shall be the decision of the Parade Chairman and Parade Committee. The decisions of this body shall be final. Acceptance/denial letters will be emailed within three (3) weeks of receiving the entry application. A parade entry may be pulled from the lineup as late as the start of the parade if your entry doesn’t match your application submission (no refunds will be issued). The Grand Parade is the government speech of Spanish Fork City. Therefore, each entry must further Spanish Fork City’s goals, values, and objectives for Fiesta Days. The Grand Parade is not a public forum. Rather, Spanish Fork City shall have the right to determine what messages are conveyed through its Grand Parade. No entry may be political in nature, e.g., candidate, proposition, initiative/referendum, or issue. Such applications will be denied in Spanish Fork City’s sole discretion, acting through the Parade Chairman and Parade Committee. Recognizing that elected officials are important representatives of Spanish Fork City and its citizens, current elected officials (local, state, and federal), including those running for re-election or election to another office, may be allowed in the parade so long as no campaigning is conducted during the parade. Although no entry in the Grand Parade may be political in nature, such speech may be allowed by obtaining a Roving Event Vendor Permit.
3. Commercial/Business Entries: The name and/or logo of the entry may be displayed on the parade entry but should not detract from the entry. Please avoid over-commercialization. Any commercial message should be a minor part of the entry presentation. In addition, it should be in good taste and add to the entertainment value.
4. Vehicles: All vehicles within the parade must be authorized and recognized through the application process. All authorized vehicles will receive an entry number. NO vehicles without an entry number will be allowed in the parade. All vehicles MUST be driven by an individual with a current Driver's License. All vehicles/parade entries must be in pace with the parade and minimize gaps. This means that there should be no more than 30 feet at any time between the front of your entry and the rear of the entry in front of you. No vehicles/entries over 14 feet high will be permitted in the parade.
5. Performers/Out-Walkers: Performers who are part of a parade entry, but not riding on the entry vehicle, must stay in the immediate proximity of their parade entry. Out-walkers (individuals walking alongside of a parade entry) need to stay in pace with their parade entry. At no time should anyone move ahead or lag behind their entry. Any person(s) and/or entries causing the parade to slow down may be pulled from the parade. Participants must be dressed appropriately to enhance the theme of the entry and the parade (this is a family event).
6. Hydration (water/sports drinks): It is the responsibility of the entrant, not the Fiesta Days staff, to provide adequate beverages to their parade participants. Please make sure everyone has beverages to stay hydrated as it is a long and hot walk. Restroom facilities are staged along the parade route if needed (see parade map for locations).
7. Participant Safety: No person(s) will be allowed to sit in the back of a truck that is pulling a float or trailer. No person(s) will be allowed to get out or get on a float, trailer, or vehicle during the parade once the parade starts. For entries with participants under 18, please have one (1) adult at each axle of any vehicle and/or trailer for participant safety. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the safety of all riders, float/entry operators, and out-walkers associated with the entry.
8. Spectator Safety: There will be zero tolerance for any projectile (candy, objects, water, etc.) thrown. Any water shooting devices (blasters, cannons, squirt guns, water balloons, etc.) are prohibited. Any entry violating this policy is subject to immediately being pulled from the parade.
9. Distribution of Literature, Candy, Toys, Prizes: Distribution of literature or items will be allowed during the parade by out-walkers handing the items to spectators behind the fog line (white line) at the side of the road. Items may not be thrown, shot or dropped from the parade entry/vehicle or in the middle of the street. These items MUST be distributed by out-walkers only to the fog-line/side of the road. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to educate those with your entry (both kids and adults) and enforce this rule. All entries will be warned once and may be removed from the parade thereafter.  
10. Line-Up Times: Entries #1-50 will start lining up their vehicles at 7 a.m. and entries #51-100 by 7:30 a.m. Participants don’t need to be there during vehicle line-up times. If your entry is being transported by another vehicle/trailer, unload your entry in another area away from the staging area. Only vehicles that are in the parade are allowed in this area. Parade entries should be ready to go when they arrive at the staging area. No vehicles will be allowed to drive into the line up area to drop off things or persons unless they are an approved parade entry.
11. Judging Time: If you wish for your entry to be judged, you must be in your line-up position by 8:15 a.m.

    Additional details concerning the line-up of the parade and other parade instructions, will be posted online at www.sfFiestaDays.com. Please let others in your entry know to go to our website for information.

1. AUTHORIZATION: I represent to Spanish Fork City that I am fully authorized to sign for and bind the name of the organization listed regarding our entry in the Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Grand Parade. On behalf of this organization, I agree that our entry and all persons associated with it shall comply with all Rules and Procedures prescribed by Spanish Fork City as deemed necessary for the efficient and safe conduct of the parade and related activities. I agree to conduct our entry and myself in a proper, appropriate manner during the parade and related activities and to not engage in any activity that is dangerous or likely to cause harm, injury or damage to the person or property of others.
2. RIGHT OF TERMINATION: I understand that Spanish Fork City reserves the right to restrict or reject our entry from participation in the parade without liability to Spanish Fork City, regardless of the cost or inconvenience to our entry. Any staff member or designee of Spanish Fork City may exercise this right at any point in time, before or during the parade, for any reason considered to be inconsistent with the goals, values, and objectives of Fiesta Days. I further understand and agree the Grand Parade is the government speech of Spanish Fork City. I understand that my entry must further Spanish Fork City’s goals, values, and objectives for Fiesta Days. I further understand and agree that the Grand Parade is not a public forum. Rather, Spanish Fork City shall have the right to determine what messages to convey through its Grand Parade. If my entry does not further these goals at any point in time, permission for my entry to be in the Grand Parade may be revoked. I agree that my entry may not be political in nature, e.g., candidate, proposition, initiative/referendum, or issue. If my entry, in Spanish Fork City’s sole discretion, acting through the Parade Chairman and Parade Committee, is deemed political in nature it may be excluded or permission revoked. Nevertheless, I recognize that elected officials are important representatives of Spanish Fork City and its citizens, and therefore, if my entry consists of current elected officials (local, state, or federal), including those running for re-election or election to another office, my entry may be allowed in the parade so long as no campaigning is conducted during the parade. 
3. INDEMNIFICATION: As condition of being a participant in the parade, I agree to assume full responsibility for my conduct and the conduct and activities of our entry and to indemnify and hold Fiesta Days and Spanish Fork City, its Elected Officials, Appointed Officials, Employees, Agents and Volunteers, harmless from any liability, claim, loss or expense (including attorney's fees) caused by or arising from (a) any conduct or negligence by me or any person or part of our entry that causes, harm, damage, or injury to myself or others, (b) any breach or omission of my representations or warranties, (c) any claim by my employee, subcontractor or supplier or (d) any infringement or violation by me of the rights of others.
4. FEES AND REFUNDS: Parade Entry Fees are as follows: Commercial/Political $125; Non-Commercial, schools, and non-profit $0.  Once your entry is approved, fees need to be paid online within 30 days when application is approved. Commercial and Political entries will incur a $50 late fee if paid between 31-41 days after approval. If a payment still isn't made, the entry will be cancelled from the parade. Refund Request: All refunds will incur a $5.00 processing fee. If canceled by April 30, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, minus processing fee. If canceled in May, you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee, minus processing fee. No refunds after June 1.
5. ACCEPTANCE GUARANTEE: I understand that submitting this application does not automatically guarantee our entry into the parade, and I will be notified by email of such acceptance. Acceptance will be subject to final approval of a description, photo and/or sketch of our entry.
6. VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE: Spanish Fork City records all city events and broadcasts them on Spanish Fork 17, Spanish Fork YouTube, and city social media pages. Spanish Fork City also takes photographs at each event and uses them for promoting and advertising. By registering for events, you understand and consent to your image and sound being included in video, audio, or photography taken by Spanish Fork City and that such video, audio, or photography may be published on television, YouTube, and social media.

I (Name of Contact and Name of Entry Listed Above), do hereby release and discharge the State of Utah, the Department of Transportation, the Utah Transportation Commission, and the Utah Highway Patrol, and their officers, agents, and employees from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind whatsoever for any damages and/or injuries which may result from my participation or the participation of my child.

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After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application attached to it (please check your spam folder).

Your application isn't approved until you receive an email from our Committee Chair with further instruction and payment (if applicable) information.