Parade Participant Guidelines

Deadline for application submission: Aug 1, 2025

Late entries will not be guaranteed placement in the parade, or announcements at the grandstand.

Communication

All parade information is sent via email or phone to each unit contact person at the email address or phone number provided. It is the responsibility of the contact to respond to all emails to confirm receipt. It is also the responsibility for the unit contact to inform members of the unit as to the details of lineup times, locations and other related information. Approximately one week prior to the parade, detailed information will be sent to the unit contact. Please print the materials and distribute them accordingly. Materials will include unit placement, guidelines, map of the route and related information. Information will also be made available at Lorain Puerto Rican facebook page

Weather

The parade will take place rain or shine. Plan for summer temperatures and supply your unit with water. In the case of extreme weather condition, natural disaster event may be canceled

Parade Route

The parade will travel North from the parking lot of Boys & Girls Club on Pearl Ave & Homewood Dr continue North to 31st turn East on 31st continue to intersection of 31st & Clifton ave, turn South on Clifton Ave enter Park at corner of East 33rd st. Park to Festival site near Swimming Pool. where the parade ends.

ATTENTION

Floats / large vehicle must continue South to 36th st,tum EAST on to 36th st, continue Turn North parking lot 36th St. Festival site is next to Swimming Pool.

Unit Placement: The placement of all parade units is made at the discretion of the parade chairs. This decision is based on a number of criteria including but not limited to: size and type. All units are considered important in making a well-balanced parade which is entertaining and safe. Walking Groups will check in at Corner of Pearl Ave / 31st location then assemble on 31 St and check in with a parade marshall.

Nationality Representation

The Lorain Puerto Rican Festival & Parade celebrates the tradition, cultures, nationalities and the diversity in The Puerto Rican Diaspora in Lorain County. Parade participants / units are encouraged to represent as such. Be creative! Themes must be related to or of the Puerto Rican Heritage and Culture.

Vehicles

Un-bannered vehicles will not be permitted in the parade or staging area. A unit must primarily consist of a float or group of people walking. If approved by the parade chairs in advance, a car may lead a unit but it must have signage describing the organization, business or individual. No one will be permitted to sit on the roof or hood of any vehicle. Unsafe activity may result in removal from the parade.