Work has begun on the 2024, Independence Day Celebration! We already have groups signing up to be in the parade so get your thinking cap on and get your group together and start planning your entry in the Scott County/ Georgetown Independence day Parade and celebration. We need music in our parade so if you play an instrument or know of a marching band type group, let us know. We had a lot of feedback from people in the community wanting bands in the parade. What’s a parade without marching bands anyway? Help us make this annual event bigger and better than ever. Contact us at the email address listed below.
All groups throughout Scott County are welcome to join YOUR parade through downtown Georgetown and help us celebrate our great country on its birthday! Anyone can participate and there is absolutely NO entry fee. We are looking for Veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Groups, Ladies groups, Men’s groups, Car groups, Motorcycle groups, Bicycle clubs and lots and lots of children because parades seem to bring out the child in all of us.
Start working on your float now. The Theme for this years Parade is: “Great American Traditions.” All floats need to be decorated in typical Red, White and Blue.
Contact the Parade Committee by email: [email protected] or call Tom Combs, at (859) 948-8183 after 5:00pm.
Entry Information:
Fill out our On-Line form (Please read the “Rules” below before filling out the on-line form.)
Scott County Kiwanis P.O.. Box 702 Georgetown, KY 40324
(Only “Parade Application” page needs to be returned.)
Be sure to come back and complete our on-line survey after the parade to let us know how we did.
Entry Rules:
1. All float entries should be built on a pick-up truck bed, farm wagon, flatbed truck or any other trailer deemed acceptable by the judges. The judged entry cannot be higher than 18 feet, measured upward from ground/street level. All floats must be completed prior to parade kickoff. Unfinished floats may be penalized. To be judged, a float entry must be 80% representational of the parade theme.
2. All parade entries will receive an order number as they arrive on parade day. Order number must be displayed on entry where it is visible from right side of street. (Preferably on the right front/windshield.)
3. All entries can begin lining up on East College Street Staging location beginning 9:30 A.M. on parade day, for line-up and judging. Please enter from South Broadway, as College Street will be one-way for this event only.
4. All floats must be able to travel the entire parade route and may not, in any case, cause slowing or otherwise delay the parade movement. The entering party will be responsible for transporting the float to and from the parade in accordance with proper highway and safety codes.
5. Towing Vehicles should be decorated. Points will be deducted for undecorated towing vehicle.
6. There will be a First, Second and Third place award. Winners will receive a ribbon to be displayed on their float during the parade.
7. Judging
a) There will be 2-3 judges.
b) Judging will be based on four areas of emphasis:
1. Overall Appearance (25 Points Max)
2. Depiction of Parade Theme (25 Points Max)
3. Originality (25 Points Max)
4. Utilization of Patriotic materials (25 Points Max)
c) At least one person must remain with entry at all times to answer questions from the judges.
d) Judging will occur prior to the start of the parade and awards should be displayed on the float during the parade for all to see.
e) All decisions by the judges are final.
8. The float competition will be held rain or shine.
Please share all respective information with all participants (and parents, where necessary). It is strongly suggested that groups use car pools to help alleviate traffic congestion.
No parking in staging area or along parade route.
Please complete our On-line survey after the parade to let us know how we did and give us feedback. www.ScottCountyKYkiwanis.org
Thank you for participating.
Send all mailed Entry forms by June25th to:
Kiwanis Club of Scott County PO Box 702 Georgetown, KY 40324 or email to:[email protected]
For information contact Parade Chairperson, Tom Combs at (859) 948-8183 after 5:00pm
There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded to entries wishing to be included in the judging PRIOR to the start of the parade.
Other Info:
This years parade will begin promptly at 11:00AM on July 4th. Line up will be on College Street again this year but with a few changes which we hope will help smooth out the process.
College Street will be considered a One-Way street on the 4th. All parade participants will be asked to enter College Street from Broadway going east.
Parade will begin on Military Street.
Participants who want to be judged for an award, should be in line and ready to go no later than 10:00 to give judges time to view all entries.
Portable toilets will be located on or near College Street and on Main St. on parade day.
Vendors:
We appreciate your interest in participating in the Independence Day Celebration in Historic Georgetown, Kentucky. For the 10th year, the Scott County Kiwanis is organizing the Celebration.
Booth spaces will be offered at the Park for the fireworks. Once your application has been approved, you will receive a letter with space(s) assignment, map, and receipt. Those not accepted will be notified in writing and will receive a complete refund. Please be aware that space assignments are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Parade Committee.
AVendor Application and a Policies and Procedures document are available on our website please read both carefully. You can send your application and payment of your booth to reserve your space(s) to: Scott County Kiwanis, P.O. Box 702, Georgetown, KY 40324 or do it online at ScottCountyKYkiwanis.org All applications will be reviewed carefully to ensure there is not excessive duplication in vendor products offered.
We hope you can be part of the Independence Day Celebration. If you have any questions, please call Anette Eades at 502-316-1563. Questions can also be emailed to [email protected]. All information including applications, vendor criteria, policies and procedures, etc. can be viewed HERE.
July 4th Celebration
*** Come Join the Parade ***
“Great American Traditions.”
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Work has begun on the 2024, Independence Day Celebration! We already have groups signing up to be in the parade so get your thinking cap on and get your group together and start planning your entry in the Scott County/ Georgetown Independence day Parade and celebration. We need music in our parade so if you play an instrument or know of a marching band type group, let us know. We had a lot of feedback from people in the community wanting bands in the parade. What’s a parade without marching bands anyway? Help us make this annual event bigger and better than ever. Contact us at the email address listed below.
All groups throughout Scott County are welcome to join YOUR parade through downtown Georgetown and help us celebrate our great country on its birthday! Anyone can participate and there is absolutely NO entry fee. We are looking for Veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Groups, Ladies groups, Men’s groups, Car groups, Motorcycle groups, Bicycle clubs and lots and lots of children because parades seem to bring out the child in all of us.
Start working on your float now. The Theme for this years Parade is: “Great American Traditions.” All floats need to be decorated in typical Red, White and Blue.
Contact the Parade Committee by email: [email protected] or call Tom Combs, at (859) 948-8183 after 5:00pm.
Entry Information:
Scott County Kiwanis
P.O.. Box 702
Georgetown, KY 40324
(Only “Parade Application” page needs to be returned.)
Be sure to come back and complete our on-line survey after the parade to let us know how we did.
Entry Rules:
1. All float entries should be built on a pick-up truck bed, farm wagon, flatbed truck or any other trailer deemed acceptable by the judges. The judged entry cannot be higher than 18 feet, measured upward from ground/street level. All floats must be completed prior to parade kickoff. Unfinished floats may be penalized. To be judged, a float entry must be 80% representational of the parade theme.
2. All parade entries will receive an order number as they arrive on parade day. Order number must be displayed on entry where it is visible from right side of street. (Preferably on the right front/windshield.)
3. All entries can begin lining up on East College Street Staging location beginning 9:30 A.M. on parade day, for line-up and judging. Please enter from South Broadway, as College Street will be one-way for this event only.
4. All floats must be able to travel the entire parade route and may not, in any case, cause slowing or otherwise delay the parade movement. The entering party will be responsible for transporting the float to and from the parade in accordance with proper highway and safety codes.
5. Towing Vehicles should be decorated. Points will be deducted for undecorated towing vehicle.
6. There will be a First, Second and Third place award. Winners will receive a ribbon to be displayed on their float during the parade.
7. Judging
a) There will be 2-3 judges.
b) Judging will be based on four areas of emphasis:
1. Overall Appearance (25 Points Max)
2. Depiction of Parade Theme (25 Points Max)
3. Originality (25 Points Max)
4. Utilization of Patriotic materials (25 Points Max)
c) At least one person must remain with entry at all times to answer questions from the judges.
d) Judging will occur prior to the start of the parade and awards should be displayed on the float during the parade for all to see.
e) All decisions by the judges are final.
8. The float competition will be held rain or shine.
Please share all respective information with all participants (and parents, where necessary). It is strongly suggested that groups use car pools to help alleviate traffic congestion.
Please complete our On-line survey after the parade to let us know how we did and give us feedback. www.ScottCountyKYkiwanis.org
Thank you for participating.
Send all mailed Entry forms by June25th to:
Kiwanis Club of Scott County
PO Box 702
Georgetown, KY 40324 or email to: [email protected]
For information contact Parade Chairperson, Tom Combs at (859) 948-8183 after 5:00pm
Download ALL Entry Forms
On-Line Entry Form
Awards/Judging:
There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons awarded to entries wishing to be included in the judging PRIOR to the start of the parade.
Other Info:
This years parade will begin promptly at 11:00AM on July 4th. Line up will be on College Street again this year but with a few changes which we hope will help smooth out the process.
Vendors:
We appreciate your interest in participating in the Independence Day Celebration in Historic Georgetown, Kentucky. For the 10th year, the Scott County Kiwanis is organizing the Celebration.
Booth spaces will be offered at the Park for the fireworks. Once your application has been approved, you will receive a letter with space(s) assignment, map, and receipt. Those not accepted will be notified in writing and will receive a complete refund. Please be aware that space assignments are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Parade Committee.
A Vendor Application and a Policies and Procedures document are available on our website please read both carefully. You can send your application and payment of your booth to reserve your space(s) to: Scott County Kiwanis, P.O. Box 702, Georgetown, KY 40324 or do it online at ScottCountyKYkiwanis.org All applications will be reviewed carefully to ensure there is not excessive duplication in vendor products offered.
We hope you can be part of the Independence Day Celebration. If you have any questions, please call Anette Eades at 502-316-1563. Questions can also be emailed to [email protected]. All information including applications, vendor criteria, policies and procedures, etc. can be viewed HERE.