85th Annual Magic City Classic Parade Registration Form

Welcome to the 2026 Magic City Classic Parade Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 Magic City Classic Parade and for your continued support of this cherished tradition.

Due to the high volume of applications received each year, not all applicants will be selected to participate. Please review the important dates and selection criteria below before submitting your application.

Important Dates

Applications Open: June 1, 2026 (9:00 AM) 

Applications Close: June 30th, 2026 (11:59 PM) 

Application Review Period: July 2 – August 2, 2026

Notification of Application Status: August 3, 2026

Parade Unit Payment Window: August 3 – September 1, 2026

Packet Pick-Up: September 21 – October 1, 2026 

Application Selection Criteria

• Marching bands from the State of Alabama will receive priority consideration.

• A maximum of 65 groups will be selected to participate.

• Previous participation in the parade does not guarantee selection for 2026.

• While honoring the long-standing tradition of the Magic City Classic, we are committed to creating opportunities for new groups to participate in this iconic event.

• Parade lineup positions are assigned by parade organizers and are final and non-negotiable for all selected participants.

• Non-marching band groups will receive one complimentary game ticket per participant listed on the submitted roster, up to 100 tickets maximum. Additional tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate using a promotional code provided upon application approval.

Unit Pricing

Payment for approved parade units is due between August 3 and September 1, 2026.

Failure to submit payment by September 1, 2026 will result in forfeiture of your parade position.

You will receive a link to pay online on August 3rd through your email. 

Business Unit: $1,000

Cheer / Dance Group: $500

Non-Profit Organization: $350
(Valid 501(c)(3) documentation is required.)

Political Candidate / Elected Official: $1,000

Other Groups: $500

Questions?

Thank you again for your interest and enthusiasm. We appreciate your commitment to celebrating the spirit, culture, and legacy of the Magic City Classic.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

information@magiccityclassic.com

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What kind of group are you?  *
If you chose "other" what kind of group are you? 
Name of our group (if you are a HIGH SCHOOL BAND: please name BOTH your high school & band name)  *
Name of person who will be your group contact *
Contact person title *
Contact person's email  *
Contact person's phone number *
Preferred mailing address for your group (THIS IS WHERE YOUR PARADE PERMIT WILL BE MAILED TO IF YOU ARE NOT IN TOWN)  *
IF YOU ARE A BAND: how many buses will you be needing to bring your group the morning of the parade 
How many people total will be in your group? (This includes chaperons)  *
How many units are you wanting to have?  *
What kind of unit are you wanting to have?  *
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How many people are your group? (If chosen to be in the parade: you will be asked to turn in a final roster by Oct. 1)  *
Have you been in the parade before? *
If you HAVE been in before, please list what years. If you HAVE NOT please write "n/a"  *
Group Bio: Please keep it BRIEF (100 words or less) describing your group. This will be what we pass on to the TV station covering the parade.  *
I have read and agree to the parade guidelines as published on the website:  Guidelines - Magic City Classic *
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