The 2022 Parade of Nations begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 17th from the Quincy Green in Hancock and ends at the Dee Stadium in Houghton. Please submit this application form if you intend to enter a float. Community groups, fraternal organizations, religious organizations, student organizations, etc. are invited to participate. Awards will be given to the top three floats that best represent this year's theme ($300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place). Additional information on the judging criteria will be shared at the end of August.
Approved floats and accompanying walkers will be asked to arrive at the parade start between 10:00 AM and 10:40 AM to allow time to ensure vehicles are in parade order. Applications received after September 9th will be considered, but are not guaranteed.
To assist organizations with their float entry for the Parade of Nations, registered student clubs and organizations can seek up to $100 in funding. Awards are available until all funds are exhausted. Requests must be received by September 1st in order to receive the grant before the event.
For more information about the grant, please contact
paradeofnations@mtu.edu, or stop by the International Programs and Services Office, Room 200 in the Administration Building.
Please only submit one request per group. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be contacted within 5 business days of submitting this form.