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The 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Parade will be held on Friday, May 9, beginning promptly at 10:30 am.

Get Involved with the All Schools Day Parade!

The All Schools Day Parade thrives because of the energy and enthusiasm of our community! Whether you’re a school, business, organization, or an individual, there are many ways to join in the fun:

  • Enter a Float: Showcase your creativity, pride, and spirit by entering your own float or parade entry.
  • Volunteer: Help behind the scenes and make this cherished event run smoothly.
  • Sponsor: Support the parade and gain recognition for your business or organization.
  • Attend & Cheer: Bring your family and friends to line the streets and celebrate together!

Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can play a part in McPherson’s biggest annual celebration!

Prize money and rewards

  • Pre - School $150.00
  • Kindergarten $150.00
  • Royalty $150.00
  • Best Use of Theme $150.00
  • People's Choice Award: $150.00
  • Best Commercial Entry: Traveling Trophy
Peoples choice Award

Text to vote for your favorite float on the day of the parade. Number will be announced on the day of the parade.

‘Peoples Choice Award’ sponsored by CHS and powered by Nex-Tech Wireless.

Parade fees

Exempt from fees
  • k-12 schools
  • individuals
  • Businesses and Non-profit organizations that have donated $1,000 or more to the All Schools Day organization.
floats & motorized Vehicles

$500.00 for commercial entities (include not-for-profit, for-profit) float, car, or motorized vehicle. Including the people behind the float.

walking the route

$100.00 to walk the parade route without a float. Including mascots, banners, ect.

Parade Route

Road Closures

Sponsors

Resources

Building a float?

$400 Incentive Money to Build a Float

Qualifying Catagories

  • Royalty
  • Preschool
  • Kindergarten
  • Schools
  • Town & Misc. Floats / Adult Organizations
  • Youth Organizations

Links and Downloads

Registration

Registration opens April 1 and closes May 8 at 5:00 PM. You can register below or with the parade packet or in person at Farm Bureau Financial Services, 210 E Euclid, McPherson.


Entry forms must be submitted online or be returned to Farm Bureau – LukeBauer no later than Wednesday, May 7, before 5:00 pm.

Registration Forms

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