Old-Fashioned
4th Parade

2026 Theme

Rooted in Legacy, United in Freedom:

Celebrating 250 years of America!

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Parade Route: Historic Downtown Castroville

Parade Start Time: 9 am

Public Attendance is Free.

Line up early, around Houston Square, for the best views and to hear the Master of Ceremonies.

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To register for the parade, please follow the link. You do not have to be a Chamber Member to register.

Thank you for participating in this FUN event!  Please see below for all information regarding participation in the parade. Registrants will receive staging/setup information via email prior to the parade.

***SAFETY REMINDER: Please hand out or toss items to the edge of the crowd only.***

***Do not throw items into the street.***

 

Parade registrants will be judged on the following categories:

 

a. Theme Adaptation                  b.  Patriotic Influence                         c. Originality

 

Top 3 floats will be announced following the end of the parade, and CASH Prizes will be handed out at that time. And announced again at Castroville Regional Park before the evening concerts at 6 pm.

 

Registration Check-In:

Registration check-in will be located in front of Castroville Elementary at 1000 Madrid St. All registered participants will need to check in beginning at 7:00 a.m. and arrive no later than 8:00 a.m.  You will receive a colored entry number and will be directed to your designated street for line-up.

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Map/Route:

Please see the map for the registration site, lineup designations, route, and conclusion locations.

Lineup will begin at 7:30 a.m. on your designated street and conclude at 8:45 a.m.

Late entries may participate in the parade but will not be judged.

 

Judging:

Judging will take place in front of the Rainbow Theater to allow all registered participants to display the full capabilities of their floats as they ride by during the parade.

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Deadlines:

Registrations must be received no later than June 22nd to participate in judging.

Late entries who are not registered may participate if they arrive at Houston Square no later than 8:15 a.m.

 

Questions/Information:

All questions, concerns, or information can be addressed to Adrienne Wells or Ally Ripps

by phone at (830) 538-3142, or by email at chamber@castroville.com.