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North Hudson Pepper Fest Parade
August 17 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
We are number #72 in the Lineup which begins at 9:30am with the parade beginning at 11:00am. PLEASE NOTE: It is crucial you enter the lineup area at the intersection of Wis Hwy 35 / 6th St. N and Sommers St. N.
We welcome all RPSCC members and supporters to walk with us! If you are unable to participate but would still like to contribute, candy donations are appreciated.
Please RSVP here –> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DADAE29A7F9C25-49500131-2024#/
The following information is also available on the Pepper Fest website at: https://www.pepperfest.org/schedule/pepper-fest-grand-parade
Grand Parade Information, Rules, and Guidelines
Lineup:
Lineup Begins at 9:30am
All Parade Units must enter the lineup area at the intersection of 6th St. N (Hwy 35) and Sommers St. N.
• In order for all units to be facing the correct direction for the Parade start, it is crucial that directions into
the lineup area are followed. There is not room for units to turn around.
• Parade Marshals will be at key intersections, with yellow vests, to direct you into your lineup space.
• The Parade begins promptly at 11:00am at the intersection of 8th St. N and Michaelson St. N.
Tear Down:
• Tear down is located off of Monroe St. N (at the shop yards).
• All parade units will be directed to turn right (west) onto St. Croix St. N (units will NOT be allowed to turn
left onto St. Croix St. N). Parade Marshals will direct parade units to the tear down area.
Parade Announcer and Judging:
• The Parade Announcer(s) and Judges will be located at the intersection of Monroe and 6th St N (Hwy 35)
– approximately 1 block from the end of the parade route. Please DO NOT stop in front of the judging stand
as we must keep the parade moving.
• The King, Queen and Pepper awards will be presented immediately following the parade at the Pepper Fest
Main Stage.
Rules and Guidelines:
• Throwing candy or items from a moving vehicle is prohibited.
◦ If you plan to pass something out, you must hand it out curbside.
◦ Please have a plan in place if you need to restock those who are handing items out.
• DO NOT stop your parade unit in the parade route. We have limited time to get all of the parade units
through so all units must keep moving.
• Small children must be on wheels (stroller, roller skates, wagon, etc). Small legs slow the parade down and
we have many parade entries.
• No spraying, squirting or throwing of water into the crowd gathered to watch the Parade.
Restrooms at Lineup:
Porta potties will be located at the water tower at the intersection of Lemon and Michaelson St. N.
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PLEASE NOTE:
· It is crucial you enter the lineup area at the intersection of Wis Hwy 35 / 6th St. N and Sommers St. N.
· DO NOT STOP while on the parade route. We have a limited amount of time to get all units through the parade route so all units must keep moving with minimal gaps.
o Plan ahead for refilling candy / handouts. SUGGESTION: Have one person ride inside the moving vehicle refilling extra empty bags / buckets so they can just hand full bags / buckets to those walking.
· Throwing candy or items from a moving vehicle is prohibited. Items must be handed out curbside.
· No spraying, squirting, or throwing of water into the crowd gathered to watch the parade.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Thank you!
North Hudson Pepper Fest
August 16 – 17 – 18, 2024
