Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Main Street, ShawanoHomecoming Parade Information: - The staging area for floats will be available at 4:30 PM on Elizabeth Street (enter off Lincoln Street). Lineup begins at 5:00 PM. Drop-off parade participants at Elizabeth and Lincoln; everyone must check-in with a volunteer (wearing orange vest).
PLEASE NOTE THAT TO CUT DOWN ON TRAFFIC BY THE FLOAT ENTRANCE, ALL BAND PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BE DROPPED OFF ON WASHINGTON STREET, WALK UP OSHKOSH STREET TO THE START OF THE PARADE. - There are no restroom facilities at the parade lineup area; please plan accordingly.
- Do not park on Elizabeth Street before or during the parade. Also, please do not park in, or block, the Popp's Ball Park Cafe or South Forty parking lots.
- The following floats should line up in order on Elizabeth Street to start the parade: Police Department, Color Guard, VFW, Mayor, Parade Event Sponsor (Charter Aarrowcast), Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year, High School Band, High School Administration, Hall of Fame.
All other floats should line up in the parade staging area (parking lot north of Elizabeth Street) in several rows facing west. There is no set order other than this.
- The parade route is as follows: Start at Elizabeth and Main, proceed north on Main to Green Bay Street, turn west (left) one block to Washington Street, turn south (left) on Washington Street and end at Franklin Park.
- There will be no parking on Main Street from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
- No candy can be thrown from floats or vehicles. For the safety of children, candy must be handed out instead of thrown.
- Parade theme: "Classic Game Night" - Sorry!, Trouble, Life, Connect 4, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders...so many great games to bring to life on your float!
- Judging: Prizes (Chamber Bucks) will be awarded in the following categories: Best Business Entry, Best Club/Organization Entry, and Best School Entry.
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! If you would like to help volunteer for helping with the parade line up, please contact Suzanne Wittman with the Chamber!
Thank you, Charter Aarrowcast, for being the official sponsor of the 2025 Homecoming Parade.
Questions? Contact:
Suzanne Wittman
Shawano Country Chamber