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2022 Grand Marshals – All Local Veterans & Service Members

Mayor Roger Laughlin has declared the 2022 Mayor’s Parade Grand Marshals to be all local veterans and service members (past and present). If you are a veteran or active service member and would like to participate, please contact Wayne Fraunholtz of the West Branch American Legion Chauncey Butler Post 514 at (319)930-1196

Parade registration is still available online and at the morning of the event for all interested people, groups, businesses, and non-profits. For parade registration details, please visit https://hooverdays.org/participate/parade-entry/

Register now for the Mayor’s Parade!

Registration is now live for the Mayor’s Parade!  The parade will be Saturday, August 4th at 10:00 am.

Start thinking about how you want to decorate for the parade contest!  We have Downtown Dollars to give to the contest winners in each category, so be creative!  This year’s theme is Traditions.  As always, walking and lightly tossing candy are allowed.

A registration table will be set up the morning of the parade at the Lions Field shelter, but if you pre-register before July 31st, it guarantees that your organization is properly announced when you pass the stage on Main Street.

The parade line up will take place on W Orange St. from the intersection of N Maple St. to the west.  Line up is between 8:45 am & 9:45 am, but walkers should arrive no later than 9:30 am.  There will be staff there to direct you.

You can click on the most convenient registration method for you:

2017 Parade Winners

This year, there were four categories for parade entries: Antique Tractors, Businesses, Classic Cars, and Non-Profits/Organizations.  The winners for 2017 are: 

  • Antique Tractors: Jaro Hora – 1942 Case Model 5C
  • Businesses: The DownUnder
  • Classic Cars: Classy Chassis Cruisers – Red & White Cobra
  • Non-profits/Organizations: Iowa Friends of Companion Animals

Reminder: Register now for the Mayor’s Parade!

Don’t forget, you can register NOW for the Mayor’s Parade!  The parade will be on Saturday, August 5th at 10:00 am.  Click here to check out this year’s parade route and detour information.

Be thinking about how you want to decorate!  The theme this year is “Honoring Volunteers.”  Walking and lightly tossing candy are allowed.

There will still be a registration table available the morning of the parade at the Lions Field shelter, but registering before July 31st will guarantee that your organization is properly announced when you pass the stage on Main Street!

Parade lineup will take place on W Orange St. at the intersection of N Maple St. between 8:45 and 9:30 am.  Please enter the staging area on Pedersen St. at the intersection of W Main Street.  There will be event staff available to direct participants to the lineup areas.

Click on the most convenient registration method for you: