Parade Applications are now open.
Register for the Draper Days Parade
ENTRY LIMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE
- Participants are encouraged to match the theme of America 250.
- Parade entries are limited to ninety (90) entries.
- Applications will be accepted until capacity is reached or until June 26, 2026, whichever occurs first.
PARADE DATE & START TIME
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. sharp
LINEUP TIME
- All entries must be in position no later than 8:00 a.m.
ENTRY FEES
- Nonprofit organizations and civic groups: No fee
- Business entries: $125 per entry
POLITICAL ENTRIES PROHIBITED
Parade entries may not:
- Advocate for or against the election or reelection of any candidate for public office;
- Advocate for or against any political party;
- Advocate for or against any political issue or ballot proposition;
- Distribute campaign materials, collect petition signatures, or engage in political fundraising.
This restriction applies equally to all entries regardless of viewpoint and is intended to preserve the Parade’s non-political, community-focused purpose.
AGE REQUIREMENT
- Participants must be thirteen (13) to walk or march in the parade.
NO THROWING ITEMS TO SPECTATORS
- No items may be thrown, tossed, or dropped from any float or vehicle.
Items such as candy or promotional materials may only be handed directly to spectators by designated walkers who:
- Walk along the curbside next to their float or vehicle
- Remain outside of the travel lane at all times
- Hand items directly to spectators (no tossing)
- Do not approach or return to the float or vehicle once the parade begins
- Walkers must carry the items they distribute. A non-motorized wagon may be used to assist with supplies.
PARADE RULES, RELEASE, AND WAIVER
- All parade participants must sign the Parade Rules, Release, and Waiver.
- Click here to download the Parade Rules, Release, and Waiver.
