The parade is always a popular event! Thousands attend the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade! Come out and help us celebrate the honoring our American heritage. The parade will take place, rain or shine. Cancellation may occur if there is lightning. The parade will not be re-scheduled to another date.

PARADE THEME: Celebrating our Youth

GRAND MARSHAL: TBA

PARADE RESOURCES

• Parade Application & RulesPDF
• Parade Route

  The parade begins near First & Florida. Continues East on Florida to Lincoln Ave. then proceeds North on Lincoln Ave to California. Parade units turn onto Illinois street to disperse and exit area at Goodwin Ave. Click HERE for a copy of the event map.

• Parade Line-up Note: May be updated prior to event. Check back later
  By Numeric Order (07/01/11 - 4p)
  Staging Map

• Float Building 101How to build a float
  • Astro Parade Float Materials
  • Valley Decorating
• 2010 Parade Judging results
  

  President's Trophy The President's Trophy is awarded by the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Board President, Don Wauthier.  This award is selected from all entries entered into the judging. #28 Slot & Wing Hobbies Theme Trophy The Theme Trophy is awarded to the entry that best represents the theme of the parade: “150 Years of Local Heroes” and communicates the message of freedom. #39 Gold Star Families Floats Floats created by amateur participants will be awarded first, second, and third place. The CCFCC professionally built floats are not eligible for awards. First: #10 C-U Mass Transit District Second: #42 Fat City Bar & Grill Antique Class Antique Class first and second place trophies are awarded to antique vehicle units in the parade. First: #46 Huber's Second: #36 Starr Limousine Judge's Choice (formerly potpourri category) Judge's Choice first and second place trophies are awarded to units selected from all other entries.  This category includes any entry that is not a float, antique vehicle, or equestrian entry. First: #8 City of Champaign Second: #98 Twohey Plumbing Inc.

• Parade Float Supplies
  

  Dallas and Company 101 E. University Avenue Champaign, IL 61820 (217)351-5974 www.dallasandco.com

• Float builders
  The Champaign County Freedom Celebration has contracted with Floats N More to construct our sponsors float.
  

  Floats N More Matt MillburgOwner PO Box 202 Witt, Illinois 62094 217-972-3965

  Design: Pre-determined float designs, ready for rider(s). Pre-assembled on a flat bed trailer with "pin-hitch." Cost: Contact Matt for more information. Additional charge for delivery over 50 miles.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information please call our hotline at 217-531-3777 or contact our Parade Coordinator.