Parade Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Entry Fee: $25 (Non-refundable)
Important Deadlines & Logistics
- Registration: Open until July 10, 2026, or until the first 100 entries are received.
- Line-up: Begins at 8:30 AM. All entries must be in their designated spot by 9:00 AM. Late arrivals may be moved to the end of the parade.
- Check-in Point: You must enter the line-up from the South end of Limestone St. (off O’Neal St.) and pass the checkpoint at Corry St./Hwy 105.
Parade Rules & Safety
- No Candy/Handouts: To ensure child safety, throwing candy, favors, or handouts of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- Vehicle Requirements: All motorized vehicles must provide proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license.
- Spacing & Speed: Maintain 20–30 feet between entries and a minimum speed of 5 mph.
- Performances: Stopped performances are only allowed at the intersections of Buford, Floyd Baker Blvd, and Frederick, and must not exceed 60 seconds.
- Animal Entries: Must comply with City of Gaffney Animal Control laws. A designated “pooper scooper” must accompany all animals for immediate waste removal.
- Safety Spotters: Floats must have an adult spotter in the cab or beside the float to communicate with the driver.

