Parade Entries

Each year our parade features well over 100 different entries that span community organizations, businesses, governmental officials, families, and individual community members. Parade entrants compete for prizes, and are judged by seven individuals with varying backgrounds and expertise – arts, music, education, business, religion, etc. Entries are judged on their adherence to the theme, showmanship, adherence to the rules and safety, craftsmanship, etc. The top finisher in each entry category receives a prize as well as the overall grand prize entry.

Our parade entries are organized into several different categories for judging:

  • Band/Drill Team

  • Dance Team

  • Irish Dance School

  • School (Public/Private)

  • Families

  • Media

  • Organization/Trades

  • Car/Motorcycle Clubs

  • School (Commercial/Trade)

  • Businesses

Our Prizes

Grand Prize

This is the overall grand prize as voted on by our judges.

$2000

Here are the prizes that our entries compete for during the parade. We encourage everyone to do their best!

Mike Murphy Showmanship Award

This prize is awarded by our judges based on best presentation and adherence to the parade theme.

$750
Chairman's Choice

This prize is selected by our parade co-chairs for the best entry of their choice.

$750
1st Place Division Prize

The first place winner of each of our entry divisions will receive a set of 4 KC Current tickets to attend a match at CPKC Stadium during the 2025 season.

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Previous Parade Winners

Take a walk down memory lane and see the recap of our winning parade entries through the past few years!