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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: 150 Years of Local Heroes

GRAND MARSHAL: Katherine Reutter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Reutter
http://www.katherinereutter.com/

PARADE RESOURCES

  • Parade Application & Rules - 2010 Click Here.
  • 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
    By Numeric Order - PDF (7/3-4pm)
    By Organization Name Order - PDF (7/3-4pm)
  • Float Building 101 - How to build a float
  • 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 Millburg - Owner
    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.

 
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