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Parade

Sunday, September 20th, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

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2026 Theme
​​‘Happy Birthday America! Celebrating 250 years of History!’

Ideas include everything from the signing of the Declaration of Independence, American Revolution, Gold Rush of ’49 or the first lunar landing of Apollo 11 and so much in between.
Organizations, churches,  businesses, and families are invited to put a float in the parade. Those entering a decorated theme-related float will receive a stipend of $100.  This applies to any float eligible for competition, not just the top five winners.


Click below open the parade line up for 2026.
Parade Line up

Parade Registration

Entry Details

Anyone wanting to enter the parade must complete an online form. Click the button to open the registration form.

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Everyone is invited to enter, including...

  • Themed floats (competition)

  • Floats (non-competition)

  • Cars, trucks, side-by-sides, etc. (no semi-trucks) for commercial and non-commercial purposes

  • Business advertisement

  • Politician campaigns

  • Tractors

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Horse riders, please contact Sue Lehde (618-424-7735) to register for the parade.

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Entry Rules

  • Throwing anything from vehicles or floats is strictly prohibited. 

  • You may walk and pass out candy and other items.

  • No abusive language or rude behavior will be tolerated.

  • No alcohol may be consumed during the parade or on the parade route.

  • No semi-trucks allowed on the parade route. 

  • Have fun and enjoy the crowd!

 

Parade Day Schedule

  • Please line up between 11:30 am - 12:00 pm.

  • Front St closes at 1:30 pm.

  • To find your place in the line up, please find parade staff near the banks in town.

  • Parade starts at 2 pm.

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Contact

For any questions, please contact Janine Brammeier at ja9brammeier@yahoo.com

Parade Route

Start: Corner of St. Louis St. & Front St.
Finish: Corner of Willow St. & Front St.

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Registration
Kiddie Parade

2026 Kiddie Parade

Saturday, September 19th, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Blast from the Past

The kiddie parade is back at the Okawville Wheat Festival this year, in which children decorate their bikes and wagons and walk the parade route. 

The parade will be held on Saturday, September 19.  There is no registration.
 

Entry Rules

  • Please no electric or gas powered vehicles.

  • Children must be in 8th grade or younger.

  • Parents of small children should accompany them.

  • Smiles are encouraged!
     

Kiddie Parade Day Schedule

  • Please line up at Streuters Auto Care in the parking area starting at 10:30 am.

  • Parade starts at 11 am.

  • The parade route will go south down Front St to the south entrance of the park.

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