2022 APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Parade Details
The Apple Blossom Parade is set for Saturday, May 7.
Start time will be 9:30 a.m.
Late fee of $25 applies to all entries submitted April 16-22.
Entries received April 23-May 4 will be assessed a $50 late fee.
No entries will be accepted after May 4.
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
$100 for nonprofits, political candidates running for office, and other individuals.
$150 for all commercial and for-profit entries.
These fees are for a single unit. For example, truck + trailer = single unit or one car = 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 best float will be $1,000. Second place for best float is $500.
Recognition certificates will be awarded in the following categories: Best Float, Best Themed Float, Best Vintage Vehicle, Best Walking Unit, and Best Band.
Entry forms
For a parade entry form, click here: pdf file or Word file. Instructions are included with entry forms.
For instructions to entries on day of parade, click here.
Decorating tips
All units in the Apple Blossom -- cars, trucks, trailers, floats -- must be decorated, as in the following examples.
The following are some tips to consider in decorating your unit.
Some local stores will carry many of these materials; however, some are available only at specialized party shops and online sites. Just do a Web search of "parade decorations."
Check out the images below. Use these materials or get creative for your own style and design. Download a handout with this information by clicking here.
You can find photos of several fine vintage Apple Blossom floats by clicking on the Apple Blossom history link here and scrolling to the bottom of that page.
Streamers, made of crepe paper (above) and vinyl or metallic (above).
Festooning (garland) of various sizes, styles, colors, and materials..
Fringe of different colors and materials, including metallic two-color fringe (left), tri-color vinyl (center), and single-color vinyl (right).
Floral sheeting/petal paper.
Grass mat.
Chicken wire (left) and pomps (center), and putting the two together (right).
2017 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2017 float competition:
Best of Parade -- Dance Arts
First Runner-Up -- Mark's Tire
Second Runner-Up --
Collision Repair Specialists
Best Band -- Savannah Marching Savages
Best Vehicle -- 1785 Cuban Restaurant
Best Theme --
St. Francis Baptist Temple
2016 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2016 float competition:
Best of Parade -- Dance Arts
First Runner-Up -- Johnson Controls
Second Runner-Up -- St. Joseph Figure Skating
Best Band -- Buchanan Highlanders
Best Vehicle -- Restoration Church
Best Theme -- Allison's School of Dance
2015 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2015 float competition:
Best of Parade -- Johnson Controls
First Runner-Up -- St. Joseph Figure Skating
Second Runner-Up -- Dance Arts
Best Band -- Savannah Marching Savages
Best Vehicle -- Military Heritage Museum
Best Theme -- First Baptist Church
2014 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2014 float competition:
1st place -- St. Joseph Figure Skating
2nd place -- Friedel's Lawn & Landscaping
3rd place -- Allison's School of Dance
2013 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2013 float competition:
Best of Parade: Allison's School of Dance
First Runner-Up: Johnson Controls
Second Runner-Up: St. Joseph Figure Skating Club
Best Theme: Freidel's Lawn and Landscaping
2012 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2012 float competition:
Best of Parade: Johnson Controls
First Runner-Up: Allison's School of Dance
Second Runner-Up: Freidel's Lawn & Landscaping
Honorable Mention: Friends of the Shelter
Best Vintage Car: N Style
2011 Parade Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2011 parade competition:
Best of Parade: MEGA Gymnastics
First Runner-Up: Kris & Kate's
Second Runner-Up: Allison's School of Dance
Best Band: Savannah High School Marching Savages
Best Vehicle: Steve Marshall 1966 Ford Mustang
Best Use of Theme: Johnson Controls
2010 Parade Float Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2010 float competition:
Best Float: Corby Grove Apartments
Second Place: St. Joseph Cablevision
Third Place: Johnson Controls
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
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 compete.