2026 Fall Festival Parade Entry Form
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM MDT
September 19th 2026
10am-11:30am
Location
Belgrade Montana
Main and Broadway
Fees/Admission
Free
Belgrade Fall Festival & Panther Homecoming Parade Rules Our parade is a celebration of Belgrade, our schools, our community, and our Panther pride. We ask all participants to help us create a fun, safe, and family-friendly event for everyone. Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the parade and/or disqualification from judging and awards. Registration & Check-In Pre-Registration Mandatory Check-In All participants must attend pre-check-in to receive their official parade number. Check-In Location: Belgrade Chamber of Commerce Check-In Times: Parade Number Your assigned parade number must be clearly displayed on your float, vehicle, trailer, or walking group at all times. Parade Conduct Family-Friendly Event This is the Belgrade Panther Homecoming Parade and is intended to celebrate our schools, students, families, and community. All entries must be appropriate for audiences of all ages. The following will not be tolerated: Political Entries Political campaign entries, political advertising, or partisan political messaging are not eligible for judging or parade awards. Parade Theme Entries should reflect the official parade theme and demonstrate good sportsmanship and community spirit. Respect Volunteers & Staff Please treat all parade volunteers, Chamber staff, parade marshals, law enforcement, and emergency personnel with courtesy and respect. Their directions are for the safety of everyone and must be followed. Candy & Giveaways No Throwing Items Throwing candy, toys, promotional items, or any other objects from vehicles or floats is strictly prohibited. **Participants may walk alongside their entry and hand items directly to spectators.** Parade Movement Keep Moving Please maintain a steady pace throughout the parade. Avoid unnecessary stops and keep gaps between entries to a minimum. If your vehicle experiences mechanical issues, safely move to the side of the route if instructed so the parade may continue. Stay With Your Group Remain with the entry in front of you and follow the directions of parade marshals to maintain proper spacing. Float & Vehicle Safety Height Restriction Parade floats may not exceed 14 feet in total height. Vehicle Safety Participant Safety All participants are expected to behave in a safe, respectful manner throughout the event. No: Any unsafe behavior may result in immediate removal from the parade. Emergency Procedures If an emergency occurs, immediately follow the instructions of: Parade Logistics Line-Up Please arrive between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Line up in numerical order according to the parade number assigned during check-in. Parade Route Participants must remain on the official parade route. Leaving the route or changing the order of the parade is not permitted. End of Parade At the conclusion of the parade, promptly proceed to the designated exit/disassembly area to prevent congestion. Horse Entries Horse riders are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Please provide your own "pooper scooper" and ensure the parade route is left clean and safe for everyone. Right to Remove Participants The Belgrade Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to remove any participant or entry from the parade, before or during the event, for: Failure to follow parade rules Unsafe operation of a vehicle, float, or animal Disruptive or inappropriate behavior Failure to follow instructions from parade officials Conduct that is offensive, threatening, or inconsistent with the family-friendly nature of the event Actions that interfere with the safe and orderly operation of the parade Any entry removed from the parade will not be eligible for judging or awards. Thank you for helping make the Belgrade Fall Festival & Panther Homecoming Parade a safe, fun, and memorable event for our entire community. We appreciate your participation and Panther pride
