The Blossomtime Festival is excited to announce we will hold its annual Youth Parade for youngsters from preschool through middle school age on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. along Lake Boulevard, downtown St. Joseph. Come out and celebrate this special parade day featuring our Grand Marshalls, the 2023 Bud Princess, Avry Schmidke and Bud Prince, Cameron Johns as they lead the way, along with many Queens and Kings in attendance.
Check in will begin 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Pearl Street and Lake Boulevard. 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 Friday, April 28th.
The Youth Parade is sponsored annually by Starks Family Funeral Home and awards provided by Twin City Awards & Trophies.
