2024 Parade theme and information coming soon!
Do you have a band, a cool car, truck, or tractor, ATV’s, horses (or other furry friends), some awesome dance moves, or are you in a club that has a creative idea for a float? Want to dress up your bikes, pets, family, friends, or coworkers in fun costumes together? Then we want YOU!
Participants may choose to create a float or march as a group to represent the theme, "Celebrating the Olympics," showing how we all strive for excellence. Of course you are also welcome to march or drive anything that shows off representation of your business, organization/club, or family. All entries will be judged for the chance to win prize money!
BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY FOR ANY REASON. The parade is meant to be a fun celebration. Please avoid controversial material. Also, please do not throw candy from the floats. Strict insurance restrictions MUST be followed. Please have someone on the sides of your float throw candy on the sidewalk. The kids can chase it safely there.
Parade line-up begins at 10:00 am in the River Lanes parking lot on Cross Street. Parade starts at 11:00 am. Winners will be announced at the gazebo on the common as soon as possible after the parade. Please have at least one member of your group there in case your float wins an award.
Pre-registration is preferred, but you may fill out the paperwork at parade line-up. Applications can be mailed to:
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O.Box 1247,
Bethel, ME 04217
Or drop them off at: 8 Station Place in Bethel, the red building with a green roof between The Gem and the railroad tracks.
Questions?
Contact the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, 207-824-2282.
All participants (everyone on each float/entry, or their parents if they are under 18) must sign a waiver of liability. Pre-registration is preferred, but waivers will be available as the parade is lining up.