Parade Entry 2026
Date and Time
Friday Jul 10, 2026 Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Begins at 5:00pm at Manteno Middle School drop-off lane (NE side)
7:00pm Parade starts
Location
Manteno Middle School
250 N Poplar St, Manteno, IL 60950
Fees/Admission
$25 (per vehicle) | $20 for each additional unit
Description
Theme: Best of the U.S.
Lighted Parade Rules:
- All entries MUST HAVE DECORATIVE LIGHTING AND SIGNAGE INDICATING YOUR BUSINESS/ ORGANIZATION.
- To be eligible for judging, the entry must carry out the theme.
- If you have more than one complete vehicle/ unit you must pay an additional $20.00 entry fee for each unit.
- There will be no charging for municipal vehicles.
- To assure safety, no candy or other items may be thrown from vehicles. Items may only be passed not thrown from walkers to spectators.
- There will be no refunds issued in the event of inclement weather.
- Please designate a meeting location for your group and head over to your float together. Drop off at parade line is strictly prohibited.
- Disassembling your float at the completion of the parade is NOT ALLOWED.
