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Don’t take this responsibility too seriously; try to have some fun! Many of you are first-timers,
but that’s GREAT, you bring new ideas and enthusiasm. Keep in mind that All Schools Day is a
FUN day, focused on children, and the operation should keep that attitude. Your main objective
is to create a float that will be a joy for your school or organization.
Each year, 30,000-35,000 people enjoy the All Schools Day parade, so design your float to create
lasting memories of the 2026 parade. Winning a prize is a bonus, but the main reason for
entering is bringing a good experience to the group you are representing. If you have
accomplished this goal, made some new friends, and had a few laughs, you are already a big
winner!
Stay connected with Let Travel as we take you on a journey across the globe, sharing every thrilling adventure, breathtaking destination, and hidden gem through our social media channels.
From sunrise hikes to sunset cruises, and from vibrant cityscapes to remote islands, we capture the essence of travel in real time.
Categories that qualify for incentive money are
To receive float incentive money, you must BUILD a float. Decorating a car, carriage, etc. does not qualify. One reimbursement check will be issued per organization. Once your float purchases are finished, bring your receipts to get reimbursed up to $600.
Registration (below) or at Farm Bureau Financial Services at 210 E. Euclid beginning Wednesday, April 1.
This is probably the #1 question we get. Our recommendation is to check with the people that built your group's float last year, find out where they built the float, then contact that entity to see if the space is available again this year.
If the property being used for storage is either privately owned or on City grounds, any persons using those facilities must be over 18 years of age. We are unable to allow children onto the property.
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Community and School Organization floats will be judged for a cash prize, along with a
traveling trophy for Commercial entries. Representatives from each town in the County will be
judges. Categories are:
• Pre-School. ...........................................................................................$150.00
• Kindergarten ........................................................................................$150.00
• Royalty. .................................................................................................$150.00
• Best Use of Theme ..............................................................................$150.00
• People's Choice Award .......................................................................$150.00
• Best Commercial Entry .......................................................................Traveling Trophy
Winners will be posted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Chamber office, Ad Astra Radio Station, and on the All Schools Day Facebook page. Prize money will be mailed to winners on Monday, May 11.
!! Attention Float Drivers !!
Floats must enter Main Street from the NORTH, coming in off of 1st Street. Do not try to enter the parade staging area from the side streets between the railroad tracks and First Street.
Then plan to attend the meeting on Thursday, March 5th at 5:30pm. It will be held at Peoples Financial 200 S. Main St., McPherson. Many of your questions will be answered there. And for those we can't answer, we'll track down the answer and let you know!
All entries must be registered either online or at Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer by Wednesday, May 6th, 5:00 p.m. Please pick up your registration number by this time, even if you registered online.
Decide early on how you will tie your float to this theme. Draw a rough sketch with dimensions to help determine which is being used.
Square shapes with straight lines are the simplest to construct.
Covering with floral sheeting is the best, but most expensive to use. It comes in 3'X 3' squares.
It should have a solid backing to staple to, like plywood or cardboard.
The float can be a truck, trailer, or hayrack, and four wheels are always the best.
A staple gun is convenient for fastening cardboard and the floral sheeting to the float. Secure it well because on a breezy day, your decoration may go flying.
Floats need to be pulled by vehicles large enough to maintain a steady pace, but not so large as to detract from the float. There should be NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING on the float or vehicle unless you have registered to participate in the parade as a commercial entry. You will spend many hours planning, designing, and constructing your float, so choose your pulling vehicle to complement the float
Included is an entry sheet to be filled out and returned to Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer (or completed on the website). This is the only description of your float for media purposes. Also, list the people riding on the float (if not a large group) and any other interesting facts.
The name of your organization, r your slogan when a part of the float, should be VERY LEGIBLE to those viewing the parade. We ask that you put a cardboar sign on the front of your float or pulling vehicle (whichever is seen best) and also on the back of the float. Use cardboard signs at least 4" X 18". Print only your name with letters at least as large as the numbers you are issued.
Floats must be LESS than 15' tall and 14' wide to clear the power lines.
Place your Float Numbers on the LEFT FRONT and BACK RIGHT sides of your float.
Numbers should be visible to the crowd. Float numbers must be obtained from at Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer, by 5:00 pm on Wednesday before the parade.
Float decoration materials can be found online by searching for "parade float decorating materials".
Race cars and other motorized vehicles with loud engines are not permitted to be driven in the parade. They may be pulled through the parade on a trailer.
Children operating motorized vehicles must be of legal age and in possession of a valid driver's license. This does not apply to "child-type" vehicles that are battery powered.
All entries must be registered either online or at Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer by Wednesday, May 7th, before 5:00 p.m. Your registration number must be picked up by this same time, even if you register online.
Decide early on how you will tie your float to this theme. Draw a rough sketch with dimensions to help in determining the truck or trailer being used.
Square shapes with straight lines are the most simple to construct.
Covering Floral Sheeting is the best, but most expensive to use. It comes in 3'X 3' squares.
It should have a solid backing to staple to like plywood or cardboard.
The float can be a truck, trailer, or hayrack and four wheels is always the best.
Staple gun is convenient for fastening cardboard and the floral sheeting to the float. Secure it well because on a breezy day, your decoration may go flying.
Floats need to be pulled by vehicles large enough to maintain a steady pace, but not so large to detract from the float. There should be NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING on the float or vehicle unless you have registered to participate in the parade as a commercial entry. You will spend many hours planning, designing, and constructing your float, so choose your pulling vehicle to compliment the float.
Included is an entry sheet to be filled out and returned to at Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer (or completed on the website). This is the only description of your. float media purposes. Also list the people riding on the float (if not a large group) and any other interesting facts.
The name of your organization, or your slogan when a part of the float, should be VERY LEGIBLE to those viewing the parade. We ask that you put a cardboard sign on the front of your float or pulling vehicle (whichever is seen the best) and also on the back of the float. Use cardboard signs at least 4" X 18". Print only your name with letters at least as large as the numbers you are issued.
Floats must be LESS than 15' tall and 14' wide to clear the power lines.
Place your Float Numbers on LEFT FRONT and BACK RIGHT sides of your float.
Numbers should be visible to the crowd. Float numbers must be obtained from at Farm Bureau Financial Services - Luke Bauer, by 5:00 pm on Wednesday prior to the parade.
Float decoration materials can be found on line by searching for "parade float decorating materials".
Race cars and other motorized vehicles with loud engines are not permitted to be driven in the parade. They may be pulled through the parade on a trailer.
Children driving motorized vehicles must be of legal age and in possession of a valid driver's license. This does not apply to "child-type" vehicles that are battery powered.
NOTICE: Floats and vehicles should be in place in the staging area by 9:00 a.m. Commercial Floats can arrive after 9:30 AM. A driver needs to stay with the float/ vehicle in case it needs to be moved. Participants must be in place by 10:15 AM. PARADE STARTS AT 10:30 A.M.
!! Saftey Warning !!
THROWING candy, balloons etc. from parade participants to parade spectators is NOT ALLOWED for safety and parade movement. HANDING items to parade spectators is allowed by parade participants WALKING along the edge of the parade route. Vehicles or floats are not permitted to stop along the parade route to load or unload people.
PARENTS: Be sure that kids' floats, bicycles, costumes, etc., are not restrictive to hinder the child in walking or pedaling the entire parade route. KINDERGARTEN KIDS need to be picked up immediately after they get through the parade in the 'Kids Unloading Zone'
1. Color Bearers
Middle of Block West side 400 Block N. Main
2. National Dignitaries (elected officials)
Front of American Legion, 400 Block N. Main
3. State Dignitaries (elected officials)
East Side 400 Block N. Main
4. Local Dignitaries (elected officials)
East Side 400 Block N. Main
5. Candidates for public office
No vehicles allowed for candidates, but non elected dignitaries are welcome to walk the parade route. Line up at Woodside & Main.
6. Royalty Floats (700)
Middle of Block, West Side 400 Block N. Main
7. Preschool Floats (100)
Woodside & Main
8. Kindergarten Floats (200)
Woodside & Main
9. School Floats (all cities) (300)
East Side 500 Block N. Main
10. Town & Misc. Floats & Adult Org Floats (600)
West side 500 Block N. Main
11. Youth Org Floats (300)
USD #418 Parking Lot
12. Misc. Non-Judged (1300)
East side 500 Block N. Main
13. Commercial Floats (1000)
East Side 600 Block N. Main
14. Shrine Group
West Olive St. 600 Block (N. Genesis Health)
15. Antique/Classic Cars over 35+ yrs. (2000)
600 Block N. Main (Wendys Block)
16. Car Clubs, Individual Unique Cars and all other Vehicles/Cycles (2100)
600 Block N. Main
17. Horses
Saddle Club Arena on West First Street. Take Hill St. down to Main St.
Note: The registration number, time of arrival, sponsorship level, or "place in line" does not
determine the order of the parade (except for Parade Co-Sponsors).
