Hazelnut Parade
Sponsored by Propane Northwest
Join us for a Hazelnut Parade, thanks to Propane Northwest. A great way to showcase your organization! Community parades help honor tradition, showcase local talents, and give a grand and festive expression of a small community.
Donald Daze - Hazelnut Parade
2024 Results:
Thanks to Propane Northwest for sponsoring this year's parade, and a special shout out to Wilco Farm Stores, who provided gift cards to the following entries:
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Most Unique - The First Student School Bus decorated as a Bee for their "Bee a Bus Drive campaign"
Best Decorated Bike - Juda, turned his bike into a bull, and he was dressed as a cowboy
Grand Marshall's choice - The Knights of Pythias float
Most Patriotic - The 9/11themed Mustang car
Best Family Representation - The Donald Tavern's military vehicle with a large group of people having fun!
Having a community parade as part of a hometown celebration can have a number of benefits, including:
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Bring the community together: A parade can bring people from different parts of the community together and create a sense of pride and unity.
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Boost morale: A parade can help boost morale and create a sense of excitement and celebration in the community.
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Showcase local talent: A parade can provide a platform for local performers, musicians, and artists to showcase their talents.
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Promote the community: A parade can help to promote the community to outsiders and attract visitors and tourists.
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Economic benefits: A parade can bring economic benefits to the community by attracting visitors who will spend money on food, lodging, and other amenities.
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Preserve traditions: A parade can help to preserve traditions and keep the community's history and culture alive.
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Provide entertainment: A parade can entertain people of all ages and be an enjoyable and memorable experience for the whole community.
Donald Daze - Hazelnut Parade: Parade entries check in at the corner of Huckleberry Lane and Scarlet Court, you will be directed to Rees Street for parade staging. Parade entries must check in between 8 am and 10:00 am. The parade begins at 11:00 am and will last approximately one hour until 12:00 noon. The parade starts on Reese, heading down Matthieu Street and onto Main Street. Floats and parade entries will then turn left onto Crisell Street and exit the parade on Cone Street. Car Show entries will park as needed. Other parade entries will exit via Cone to Butteville or Williams Street, after the parade.