Blossomtime youth parade set for May 1
Published 10:08 pm Saturday, March 29, 2008
By Staff
SAINT JOSEPH – The Blossomtime Festival will hold its annual parade for youngsters from preschool through middle school age on Thursday, May 1 p.m. at 5 p.m. at the Dickinson Stadium, St. Joseph High School.
Leading off the event will be the 2008 Bud Prince, Jacob Taylor and Bud Princess, Sarah Green, Miss Teen Blossomtime, Alexandria Hemphill, their respective courts and the other Bud contestants will lead off the event. Also making an appearance will be Miss Blossomtime and her Court and Mr. Blossomtime and his Court.
Registration will begin at 4 p.m. at the St. Joseph High School parking lot. Awards will be given, with identification, to the person whose name is on the entry form.
Entrants will be judged in the following categories: Floats, Bands, Scout Troops, 4-H Units, Pom Pon/Cheerleading/Drill Teams, Pets, Costumed Individuals, Costumed Groups, and decorated wagon and bikes. No motorized vehicles or adults are allowed in the Youth Parade.
The winning Division A float and the winning band will appear in the Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, May 3.
Deadline for entry is Monday, April 21. Those not having an entry form may obtain one at the Blossomtime Festival office at (269) 926-7397 or by visiting www.blossomtimefestival.org.