The Blossomtime Festival will hold its annual Youth Parade for youngsters from preschool through middle school age on Saturday, May 4, at 12:00 p.m. along State Street, in downtown St. Joseph.
Blossomtime invites you to come out and celebrate this special parade day featuring the Grand Marshalls, the 2024 Bud Princess, Ellie Current and Bud Prince, Riggens Kivela as they lead the way, along with many Queens and Kings in attendance.
Check-in will begin 11:00 a.m. at Bear Park (behind the SJ Library) Pre-registration is required. Awards will be given, with identification, to the person whose name is on the entry form, immediately following the parade at the Band Shell.
Entrants will be judged in the following categories: Floats, Bands, Shoe Box Float, Scout Troops, 4H Units, Pom Pon/Cheerleading/Drill Teams, Pets, Costumed Individuals, Costumed Groups, and decorated wagons and bikes. No motorized vehicles are allowed in the Youth Parade unless the entrants are a Float A Division unit. Fillable applications are available by emailing the office or visiting our website, www.blossomtimefestival.org.
Please return applications to the Blossomtime Office by e-mail at office@blossomtimefestival.org or by faxing to 269-982-8018.
Any questions, please call 269-982-8016 or email the office at office@blossomtimefestival.org. Applications are due Wednesday May 1st.
The Youth Parade is sponsored annually by Starks Family Funeral Home and awards provided by Twin City Awards & Trophies.
