2010 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL 
Local Marines were proud participants in the 2008 parade.
Parade Details
The Apple Blossom Parade is set for Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Start time will be 9:30 a.m. -- 30 minutes earlier than usual.
2010 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Local Marines were proud participants in the 2008 parade.
Parade Details
The Apple Blossom Parade is set for Saturday, May 1, 2010.
Start time will be 9:30 a.m. -- 30 minutes earlier than usual.
Late fee of $25 applies to all entries submitted April 16-25.
Entries received April 26-29 will be assessed a $50 late fee.
Units entered April 30 and the day of the parade will be charged a $100 late fee.
Theme
The theme for 2010 is "Expanding St. Joe horizons: From ponies to planes."
All entries are encouraged to design their units around this theme.
IMPORTANT: We're proud to be Americans, and we know you are, too. So, the Apple Blossom Committee asks that all units display at least one American flag, the bigger the better. Fly it proudly.
Entry fees (No increase for 2010)
$75 for nonprofit, political candidates running for office, and other individuals.
$125 for all commercial for-profit entries.
These fees are for a single unit. Additional units will be charged $25 each.
IMPORTANT: No semis allowed in the parade.
All entries will be reviewed by the Parade Committee. Submission of entry form and fee does not guarantee acceptance.
Prizes and awards
Grand prize for the float that best represents the parade theme will be $300. Second place will get $150, and third place will receive $75.
Recognition awards for units will be given in the following categories: Best Float, Best Vintage Float, Best Vintage Vehicle, Best Walking Unit, and Best Band.
Judging takes place during the parade; awards are given after the parade.
For a parade entry form, click here: doc file -- pdf file.
Click here for instructions.
2009 Parade Float Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2009 float competition:
Best Float: Rising Son Youth Ranch
Runner Up: Allied Arts Council
3rd Place: Museum Hill
Best Vintage Vehicle: Davidson Classic Hot Pink
Most Creative Use of theme: Friends of the Shelter
2008 Parade Float Winners
Evans Realty -- Best of Parade 2008
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2008 float competition:
Best of Parade: Evans Realty
2nd Place: Success by Six (United Way)
3rd Place: Friends of the Shelter
Best Vintage Vehicle: Osborn Family
Most Creative Use of Theme: Felix Street Experience
Best Theme: Museum Hill
Congratulations to these entries and thanks to all who competed.