The Blossomtime Festival will hold its annual parade for youngsters from preschool through middle school age on Thursday, April 29th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Dickinson Stadium, St. Joseph High School.

Leading off the event as Grand Marshals will be the 2010 Bud Prince, Jared Evans and Bud Princess, Mackenzie Bishop, Miss Junior Teen Blossomtime, Grace Hasse, Miss Teen Blossomtime, Katelyn Lee, their respective courts and the other Bud contestants.  Also making an appearance will be Miss Blossomtime and her Court and Mr. Blossomtime and his Court as well as most of the 22 participating community royalty.

Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph High School parking lot.  Awards will be given, with identification, to the person whose name is on the entry form.

Entrants will be judged in the following categories:  Floats, Bands, Scout Troops, 4H Units, Pom Pon/Cheerleading/Drill Teams, Pets, Costumed Individuals, Costumed Groups, and decorated wagon and bikes.  No motorized vehicles or adults are allowed in the Youth Parade.

The winning Division “A” Float and the winning band will appear in the Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, May 1, 2010.

This event is sponsored annually by Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home and awards provided by Twin City Awards & Trophies.

Please click here for the Entry Form .