Trail ride arrival leads the parade, combined with Kindermasken. Every 25 years since the founding of the city there has been a parade and celebration in downtown New Braunfels — the 175th celebration will be no different. The parade line-up starts at 8 a.m. and will wind to the Plaza and then on to Landa Park.
 
Parade begins at 10:00 am, immediately following the Kindermasken Parade
 
Entry Forms may be obtained at the Chamber office or register online.
 
Route/Viewing Area: Seguin Avenue from Elm and Seguin Ave to Plaza to just prior to Seguin Ave and Zink
 

 
Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each of the listed judging categories.

 

Entry Categories: Visiting Towns Visiting Fairs Visiting Counties School Organizations Local Organizations Misc. Political Marching Units/Bands Commercial/Business

Judged Categories: Visiting Towns and Fairs Historical Floats Marching Groups Marching Bands Local Organizations Commercial/Business

 
The 175th Anniversary Commission and the Parade Committee encourage all schools, local and area organizations, and businesses to participate.
 

No Hayrides that are not decorated or have costumed or historic riders

Walking groups need to be in costume or designated Founding Families

No Commercial Vehicles

Trailers must be significantly decorate

Vehicles not towing a decorated float must be decorated unless licensed Vintage

Costumed Riders Highly encouraged

 

Some helpful items to consider. Try searching:

Parade float kits

Prom décor

Life Size Cut Outs

Photo Backgrounds

Large Letters

Festooning

Poly Pomp Squares

Tissue Pom Squares

 

Parade inspiration: