Children are invited to show their patriotic spirit and be a part of the Parade! Dress in your best costume, decorate your bike or wagon, walk your pet or create a float with your friends!
For Kids 13 and under - Entries can be groups or individuals.
2 Prizes will be awarded. Entries will be judged on Patriotism, Originality, Enthusiasm and creativity. Prizes include a free PRIVATE POOL PARTY with your friends at the Nappanee Pool!
Line up
at Northwood High school at 10:30 am on July 4.
Judging is at 10:45 am. Parade begins at 11:00am.
Winners will be announced at the Calendar Sports Complex immediately following the parade.
The kiddie parade will be part of the main parade, lined up together, following the grand marshal. Parents may walk with children or meet them at the softball fields immediately following the parade.
Winners will be announced at the Calendar Sports Complex immediately following the parade.
The kiddie parade will be part of the main parade, lined up together, following the grand marshal. Parents may walk with children or meet them at the softball fields immediately following the parade.
HISTORY OF THE NAPPANEE KIDDIE PARADE:
A long time tradition in Nappanee is what used to be know as the "Pet Parade" or "Kiddie Parade". Throughout the years dating back to the 40s during Apple Festival, Independence day Parades or other town celebrations kids were invited to decorate their bikes and wagons, dress up their pets, or get together with neighborhood kids to make a float! Walking with costumes or riding floats, bikes or wagons kids got to show their spirit and be in the parade!! This year we are bringing the tradition back to Nappanee during the tradional Fourth of July Parade that everyone loves. The Kiddie Parade entries will walk together toward the front of the big parade. Anything goes in this opportunity to kids to show off their cute and adorable smiles. With prizes given away for the best entries!
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| Pet Parade Circa 1958 |
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| Kiddie Parade circa 1978 |
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| A wagon turned pirate ship for kids parade circa 1980 |
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| Michelle and Brandi as characters from Strawberry Shortcake |
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| Show your patriotic spirit! |
