TYPE OF ENTRY
(Check one or more that apply)

If you are participating with a tractor, please complete the separate Tractor Entry Form instead.

PARADE INFORMATION

The Georgia Strawberry Festival Grand Parade will be held Saturday, April 25th, 2026 at 10 A.M.

Below are the times you need to line up for the festival:

9:00 AM – Opening Units (Color Guard, Chamber Float) Check in at First Baptist Church
9:10 AM – Strawberry Royalty- Check in at First Baptist Church
9:15 AM – Walkers & Bikes – Check in at First Baptist Church
9:15 AM – Elected Officials- Check in at First Baptist Church
9:20 AM – Taylor County Board of Education
9:25 AM – Churches
9:30 AM – Shriners, Marching Bands & Dance Groups
9:35 AM – Businesses 
9:40 AM – Tractors & Equipment – (Line up in rows of two)
9:45 AM – Horses

 * All participants riding a bike under the age of 16 MUST wear a helmet.  If you are riding a bike meet beside First Baptist. 

 LINE UP:  Participants that have preregistered (returned this form) by April 15th are requested to meet at Liberty Park on Liberty St for further instruction. ROUTE:  Parade will exit from Calhoun St. (side of Reynolds First Baptist Church), turn right onto Winston St. (Hwy 128), turn left onto Montague St. (past old hardware store), then parade will disburse unloading/pickup at the Armory 86 W Wainwright St.

 RULES

Safety of the parade participants and the viewers is our first concern.  We ask that you follow these few simple rules for safety:

 * Candy MAY NOT be thrown or distributed during the parade.  ***Updated January 2019**** Attire, music, and costumes must be appropriate as this is a family-friendly event. The Parade Committee reserves the right to reject any entry which they deem inappropriate or not representative of this community celebration.  This includes organized groups which appear to be participating for the purpose of protesting for or against a cause. * No jumping on and/or off any moving vehicle during the parade. * Children may walk in the Teddy Bear Parade and should be accompanied by an adult if under 5 years old.  Children who are riding on floats, trailers, trucks, etc. must be accompanied by adults* Animals must be kept under the control of their owner.  Horses must have current Coggins test.

 The Georgia Strawberry Festival has put preventive measures in place due to the spread of COVID-19. However, attending an event could increase your risk of contracting the coronavirus. By entering the facility, you voluntarily assume all risk and agree that you will not hold the Georgia Strawberry Festival, City of Reynolds, and all associations liable for any resulting illness or injury.

We ask each entry to be STRAWBERRY THEMED. Please include a strawberry item/image/décor to your entry. We want to highlight the Strawberry Festival. There will be an award for the Berry Best Float for $500 and Berry Best Children Bike for $50. Line up must start at 9:30 for judging. You don’t have to register for the contest. Winners will be announced immediately following the parade at the Juliann Knight Park Gazebo. Which is between the churches near where we lined up. 

I/We have read and understand all of the information and rules provided for the Georgia Strawberry Festival Grand Parade and do not hold the Georgia Strawberry Festival and the City of Reynolds for any and all loss of property and /or person from all accidents that may result from our participation in said activities surrounding the Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds, Georgia.

I further agree that by signing this agreement, I hereby grant the Georgia Strawberry Festival and its legal representatives and assignees the irrevocable and unrestricted rights to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising and any other purpose and in any manner or medium. I hereby release the Georgia Strawberry Festival and its representatives and assignees from all claims and liability to said photography.

Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises. If such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19, you are assuming this risk by entering these premises.

Thank you for your participation! We are looking forward to a wonderful parade!