Parade Applications
We invite you to participate in the 2023 Centerville-Washington Township Americana festival parade. The parade is designed to help promote civic pride through spirit and neighborly goodwill. The parade will be held Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 10:00 am.
We encourage you and your business/organization to celebrate with us by becoming involved in our parade. Parade entries will be separated into two categories:
Individual and Not-For-Profit entries: individual and groups such as school organizations, churches, civic & service groups, veteran’s organizations, etc. will be admitted without a fee. Federal and State of Ohio non-profit guidelines will be used to determine status. Final determination will be the responsibility of the Americana Festival Parade Committee.
Commercial entries: organizations such as businesses, which have a for-profit status. Commercial entries must submit a $500 fee, payable to the Americana Festival, Inc. with their parade application. Your $500 fee will make you an official sponsor of the Americana Festival and entitles you to a spot in the Americana Parade with signage designating you as a Festival sponsor, and recognition in all media material. Please contact us here TO arrange for a commercial parade entry/sponsorship.
The Americana Festival, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any application for the entry into the parade for any reason.
We look forward to your participation in the Americana Festival parade. Please complete an online application or print, complete, and mail your application to the Americana Festival office.
Parade entries must be received no later than May 30, 2023. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the Parade Committee at parade@americanafestival.org or (937) 433-5898.