Kla Ha Ya Days Parade

The Kla Ha Ya Days parade is an event loved by everyone from little children to grandmas and grandpas. After all, who can resist brightly colored outfits, beautifully decorated vehicles, and cheering fans?

• Entry Deadline: Ensure your participation by submitting your entry form by July 10th 2024. Late entries will be placed at the end of the parade lineup.
• Line-Up Details: Line-up begins at 8:30 a.m. Sign in at First St. & Alder Ave.- (Enter 1st street from Lincoln) to receive your line-up number and location. All entries should be in place by 9:45 a.m.
• Judging: Performances for the judges, located on the South side of 1st St. at Ave. A, should last no longer than 1 minute. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category will be announced immediately following the parade.
• Safety and Decorum: For the safety of all, there will be no throwing of items from parade vehicles. Items must be handed out directly to spectators. Parade Marshals will enforce this rule strictly, along with monitoring parade flow to avoid gaps.
• Awards: Certificates and formal awards will be distributed at the announcer’s stand, with formal awards mailed post-event.