Rules & Information
• The theme for the parade is “Stars & Stripes and Carnival Nights”.
• Line up starts at 12:30 pm Parade starts at 2:00 pm
• Parade check-in will take place at Boggs Park.
• The parade lineup will take place in the Boggs Park area.
• The parade will begin at 1401W. Center St., head East on Center St. to Bronson St., proceed South on Bronson St., into the Main entrance of the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds.
• The announcer’s stand will be in the Antique Area on the West Drive of the Fairgrounds.
• Categories are 4-H, Antique Vehicle, Float, Equestrian, Commercial, Best of Theme, and Club.
• Equestrian units will need to provide their manure cleanup along the route.)
• No rain dates. The parade will be held unless a state of emergency is in effect.
• All entries need to have a BRIEF written statement to be read as your unit passes the announcement stand. (The parade will not stop to read the statement) Statements are to be submitted with the entry.
• THERE WILL BE NO WALKING GROUPS ALLOWED
• Published guidelines are subject to change. All decisions by the Parade Committee are final.
• Entry deadline is 11:00am on Sunday, July 12, 2026. (Anyone entering the Parade after the deadline may participate but will be placed at the end of the Parade.)
• All entries are to be turned in to or faxed to the Fair Office, or mail to
Parade Registration, P.O. Box 1093; Warsaw, IN 46581. Fax # 574-269-9197
• For more information, call the Fair Office at 574-269-1823 or Nathan Rhoades at 574-551-2405
• Or email michelle@kcfair.org