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Parade Application

THEME: Our American Story

Parade Registration Deadline 06/26/26

 

Trophies up for grabs if you qualify:

1) Most Patriotic Decorated

2) Most Theme Oriented (Peace, Love and Fireworks)

3) Most Out of the Box 

4) Best All Around

** Royalty floats are judged separately**

Pre-Registration Only (180 spots available total)

2026 Parade Form (pdf)Download

Queen Contest

Non-refundable entry fee of $60 and entry form must be mailed and received by May 30, 2026 (no entries can be dropped off)

Queen Registration (pdf)Download

Prince and Princess

The following four items are needed, Entry Form, $30 Entry Fee, Forward facing head shot, and Index Card with only the following:

1. Contestant Name

2. Preschool/School Name 

3. Contestants’ favorite thing to do

All four items must be mailed and received by June 1, 2026

No late entries accepted!

Prince and Princess Registration and Rules (pdf)Download

Ms. Silver Star

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New for 2026!

Highly requested Ms. Silver Star Contest!

Women 50+ years of age at the time of the contest

Entry Fee: $40.00

 

Pre-Registration is highly appreciated with forms completed by Saturday, June 27, 2026. However, it is not required. You can register at the Pekin Park at the PCBO Booth on July 3rd and 4th. Registration ends at TBD on July 4th (30 minutes prior to the start of the contest). 

Baby Contest

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 Entry fee is $20 per baby or $30 for multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) 


Pre-Registration is highly appreciated with forms completed by Saturday, June 20, 2026. However, it is not required. You can register the day of at the church from 1:00PM until 2:30PM. You do not have to stay if you register earlier in the afternoon.

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