We encourage, invite, cajole, dare and "double dog dare" all local organizations and businesses to participate in the Festival parade. Have fun creating a float with your co-workers, neighbors and family.

2010 Parade Application: Register Online
Rules and Regulations for participation: View Here

The Reisterstown Festival, a program under the Reisterstown Parks & Recreation Council, is proud to once again hold our annual parade. This year marks our 24th parade with the date being September 11, 2010 starting at 9:00am. If you have not already done so please apply for participation now using our instant online application.

The parade is the lead-off event of our two-day festival and we appreciate your participation.

The parade will form between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning. The parade begins at the Franklin Middle School and will begin at 9:00 a.m. sharp. There are several line-up locations for the parade and you will be notified of your line-up number and location in August. This information will be posted online.

Trophies / Awards will be given for the following:

• High School Bands: 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place
• Color Guard: 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place
• Fire Companies: 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place
• Floats: 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd Place
• Vintage Vehicles: 1st Place - 2nd Place - 3rd
• Place There will also be 8 Judge’s Awards given at their discretion.
  

High School Marching Bands Only:

• 1st place is awarded $500
• 2nd place is awarded $400
• 3rd place is awarded $300
• Other participating High School Marching Bands are awarded $200 for participation.

*All awards will be presented one hour (or so) after the parade completion on the main stage.

We hope you will join us and we welcome any newcomers.

For more info, questions, suggestions, improvements please contact:
Mark Hemler
410-299-7517
parade@reisterstownfest.com