Please read all SummerFest Grand Parade Rules & Regulations prior to registration! Click to Download Rules & Regulations.

For 2018: In an effort to manage risk through best practices, we have been advised to collect certificates of insurance for ALL parade entries. Please forward a certificate of insurance (business: copy of liability/certificate of insurance; or vehicle insurance of vehicle to be driven; or homeowner's/renter's insurance for walkers.) Certificates can be faxed to 515-468-2252 or email to Summerfest@densmoreis.com.

Saturday, July 14th, 2018
9 AM- 11:30 AM

Platinum Grand Parade Sponsored by John Deere Des Moines Works

www.deere.com

Gold Parade Sponsor: DRA Properties/ Prairie Trail

www.prairietrailankeny.com

Silver Sponsor : Jones Lang LaSalle

2018 Theme: Go Wild!

Registeration is non-refundable: (Parade Registration opens April 1 - Wednesday, JULY 11, 2018, at NOON)

Deadline for signing up is Wednesday, July 11^th before NOON ~ No Late registrations allowed

$40 general entry - Member of Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

$50 general entry - Non-Member of Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce

$10 community group - civic/community organizations & churches / Non-income

Please register and pay online with credit card. To register in person bring your entry fee checks to the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce office at 1631 S.W. Main St., Suite 204/205 in Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023. Payment required for registration to be completed.

Click on-line "Register" button on top right of screen or at the bottom.

Parade Entry Line-up: Staging begins in the Northview Middle School parking lot (1302 N. Ankeny Blvd /Highway 69) at 6:00 AM with parade order determined on an arrival basis. No entries will be allowed in the lot prior to 6:00 AM. Enter off of NW 18th Street. WE ENCOURAGE LINING UP ON NW 20TH to avoid backing up on 18th, prior to being allowed into parking lot.

Miss 16 Vehicle Line-up: Staging will be in the lot just south of the YMCA/ Northview Middle School in Section 2A (see staging map). Enter off of 18th Street into the Northview Middle School parking lot if you are in the vehicle used in the parade. If you are being dropped off for the Miss 16, please use the drop off area. No parking is available in the school lot.

Download Staging Map: Click here

Spectators and participants may view ROUTE

Download Parade Route Map: Click here

Parade Entries: You are encouraged to decorate your entry in accordance with the parade theme. DECORATED entries will receive priority in the parade release order. Because of the appeal to the parade for families of all ages all entries must be FAMILY FRIENDLY and APPROPRIATE for all ages at all times.

Download SummerFest Float Builder’s Guide: Click here!

Judging: Begins at 8:00 a.m. Judged entries must be decorated. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in general parade and community groups divisions. Non decorated floats in the judging area will be sent to the back of the parade line-up.

Parade Safety Rules: Having a safe and enjoyable parade is our primary concern and we appreciate your cooperation with the parade rules.

Mandatory Safety Meeting held at 7:30 am OR 8:15 am
All entries must attend
All vehicles need to display the Entry Card Number on passenger side front window to be allowed on parade route (handed out at meeting!)
No throwing candy or other objects from the parade vehicle. Walkers hand things out to crowd.
No water paraphernalia such as water guns, super soakers, hoses, etc. allowed
One vehicle per entry
Animals must be pre-approved
No cell phone use by driver
READ full parade rules and regulations before registering!

Thank you to The Iowa Clinic for providing the Marshals for the Ankeny SummerFest Parade!

Parade Volunteers - To assist in providing a smooth and safe procession throughout the parade many volunteers help to make the event fun for all. Parade marshals and Rotary volunteers will manage float staging and break down areas. Marshals will be located along the parade route. The Iowa Clinic Marshals will monitor the progress of the parade and compliance with the Summerfest Grand Parade Rules. The Marshals, Rotary volunteers and the Parade committee are there to assist the entries and spectators along the route. If an entry is given instructions by representatives of the parade before, during or following the parade we ask your cooperation so additional sanctions are not required including immediate removal from the parade. The Marshals and Parade Committee have the final decision in any disputes on the day of the Parade. If there are grounds for removal, you are required to abide peacefully by all decisions made by the Parade Marshals and/or Parade Committee Representatives. If action is required the organization responsible for the entry may face additional restrictions in subsequent parades.

Additional information will be sent out via e-mail to all parade entries in advance of the parade. Please ensure the e-mail provided in the registration process is valid as this will be the method of dissemination of all parade information. If there are any questions regarding your parade entry please contact the Parade Committee in advance to avoid delays on parade morning.

Have questions about the parade? If so, send us an email.

By Registering for Grand Parade, you are agreeing to follow all rules and regulations as set forth and to hold the Ankeny Area Chamber harmless by your participation.

Full Parade Rules & Regulations: Click here!

2018 Theme: Go Wild!

Registration opens April 1, 2018 and Closes at Noon on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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