2017 Theme “Together We Can Affect Change”
We invite all parade participants to share in the national Ruritan theme of “Together We Can Affect Change”. Our small towns across the country are filled with people who work hard each day in affecting the changes that make good things happen!
PARADE INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
Parade entries must be received by Saturday, June 24. All late parade entries will be placed at the end of the parade line-up. No parade entries will be allowed after 9:30 a.m. on July 4. Enter parade line-up by turning onto Grant Street off Highway 257 to the former Otwell Elementary School. Parade entrants MUST be in line by 9 a.m. to be judged.No vehicles, other than parade entries, will be allowed past the check-in point.
2017 PARADE ENTRY FORM
Guidelines:
Parade Entries must be received by Saturday, June 24
All late parade entries will be placed at the end of the parade line-up
No parade entries will be allowed after 9:30 a.m. on July 4
Enter parade line-up by turning on Grant Street off Highway 257 to Otwell Elementary School
Parade entrants MUST be in line by 9:00 a.m. to be judged
No vehicles, other than parade entries, will be allowed past the check-in point
Entry form link below:
Mail to: Jefferson TWP Fire Department, Parade Committee
9975 E. Jefferson Street
Otwell, IN 47564
Contact: Roger Young (812)354-4622
PARADE INFORMATION FOR PARADE VIEWERS
Come early and get a good viewing spot along the parade route. The parade follows State Highway 257 through Otwell. There are excellent spots for viewing!
The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Traffic on Highway 257 to the immediate north and south of Otwell will be closed during the parade.
Bring a bag for candy–this parade is known for having LOTS of good candy!
The parade makes a straight route on Highway 257 through Otwell. It ends on Virgin Street.