Some important things to remember:

-Staging begins at 9am at and the location is Western Oregon University. Rotary volunteers will help you navigate to the staging area and maps will be provided to participants.
-Please fill the gaps to ensure we can get in as many floats as possible. 
-If you have more than one float/car in your group, please arrive together. You WILL NOT be able to hold space for other vehicles once you get into the staging area. There is a parking lot on the east side of Monmouth Avenue and Stadium where you can wait for your entire party to arrive if you want to be together on the route. 
-NO CONFETTI: Last year we has some amazing confetti guns, and while they looked super cool, they created a huge mess for the Public Works team that took months to clean. We ask that you do not use confetti as a decor. VIOLATIONS IN THIS RULE CAN LEAD TO CITY FINES AND EXPULSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE PARADES.
-No entry shall be allowed that depicts, advocates or opposes any political or social cause. The parade celebrates Independence Day. Please have your entry support our theme. Offensive entries may be removed from the parade. This included political parties and candidates. Please focus decor on the ties that bind us. What does this mean, exactly? Candidates and political parties CAN be involved in the parade. Signs that say "Vote for So&So" will be fine. But signs that say, "Vote for So&So because I believe in ____________ and will end _________ by standing up for __________ ," will be unwelcomed. Signs that say your current title; such as Mayor, Commissioner, etc are welcomed. Signs from political parties are fine if they say who you are but do not say, "We are ____! And we believe in ___________!" When in doubt, keep it simple. 
-We ask that you walk the candy to participants and avoid throwing it. Children may run out in front of oncoming parade traffic to retrieve candy so please plan accordingly to have someone walk the candy to spectators.
-Do not squirt water at spectators unless requested. Violators may be removed from the parade.
-Fire extinguishers may be required by the parade chair or Fire Marshal at their discretion.
-No written or other material may be handed out along the parade route without the express permission of the parade chair.
-All animals must be trained and kept under control at all times.
-The Rotary Club shall have full authority to exclude any entry deemed hazardous to participants/observers at any time during the parade.
-Any entrant that willfully violates any law or whose actions are deemed dangerous at any time along the parade route will be removed from the parade.
-Violators will not be entitled to an entry fee refund.

Schedule of Events 

● Staging begins: 9:00 AM 

● Judging: 10:00-11:00 AM 

● Step out at 12:00 noon 

● The Grand Parade begins at WOU in Monmouth and ends at Riverview Park in Independence. Approx. 3 miles/2 Hrs. travel time 

Award Categories 

Grand Ribbon – Best representation of the theme. 

1. Best Youth Entry 

2. Best Youth Equestrian 

3. Best Equestrian Entry 

4. Best Float 

5. Most Effort in Preparation 

6. Family Group 

7. Highway Trucks 

8. Farm Equipment 

9. Modern Vehicle 

10. Antique Vehicle (50 yrs & older) 

*Categories 7-10 will be judged on cleanliness and decorations.

There will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ribbons awarded. 

Grand Parade Entry Fees 

● Early Bird Entry - $25 per entry 

● $35 from June 26 through July 3 

● $40 day of the parade 

STAGING AREA ON MONMOUTH AVE. at the north end of Western Oregon University at Stadium Drive. 

Grand Parade Participation Agreement 

The following information and signatures are required for Grand Parade Participation. ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SHOWS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT OF THE TERMS OF THE PARADE. 

As the undersigned applicant, sponsor or agent, (or parent/guardian of a minor child), I/we agree to comply with the attached regulations which I/we have received, read and understand. I/We agree to abide by all the rules, regulations and entry criteria of the Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club and their co-sponsors for the M-I Rotary Club Grand Parade. In consideration of the acceptance of this application by the M-I Rotary Club, I/we and all participants in my/our entry agree to indemnify, defend and to hold harmless the Monmouth-Independence Rotary Club, their co-sponsors, and their respective officers, members and agents from and against any and all claims arising out of my/our participation in any M-I Rotary Club 4th of July Grand Parade. 

Signature(s) of Applicant(s) and/or parent/guardian of all minor children, attach additional pages as needed. 

Field Information 

Sponsoring Group Person 

Group’s Responsible Person Person 

Email Address Person

Field Information 

Mailing Address Place 

City Place 

State Place 

Zip Place 

Phone # Person 

# of Participants 

Application Submission date Date 

Mail to: Parade, PO Box 383, Monmouth, OR 97361. Make checks payable to M-I Rotary 

Questions Call: Jim Birken, Parade Chair, at 541-760-0295 or email to parade@mirotaryclub.org 

http://www.mirotaryclub.org (link to map on web site) 

Office Use Only 

Field Information 

Date Received 

Entry fee amount