Parade Submission Guidelines

CR Pride is proud to host the second annual CR Pride parade, Saturday June 10, 2023, at 1:00 pm. Any individual, organization or business can submit a float, group or decorated vehicle to show your support and your Pride. First, review the guidelines, then enter your submission at the link below.

Rules and Guidelines for Parade Participants:

Entry must have a Pride theme. All vehicles must be decorated (Except vintage cars and parade marshal/special guest escorts).
All entries are subject to approval by a CR Pride Representative.
Throwing candy or other objects from the entry or vehicles is not permitted. Additional walkers may hand items out at the curb. Individuals handing out items must keep up with their entry. No lagging behind, disrupting other entries.
Entries must be “family friendly” appropriate that may be seen by all ages and respectful to all political and religious views.
Alcohol is not allowed to be consumed or displayed during the parade or in the staging area.
The staging area opens at 11:00 AM. Someone must accompany the entry at all times. Do not bring your entry to the staging area and leave it.
Participants must obey CR Pride Parade staff. Entries will receive their parade number from parade staff when entering the staging area. Please tape the number on the front right-hand side of your vehicle window or on your banner. All entrants must continue to move forward during the parade. No stopping or performing on the parade route or in front of judges stand.
Each entry is allowed three motorized vehicles. No RAGBRAI/party buses.
Please note that the City of Cedar Rapids enforces a no parking rule along the parade route. This will be strictly enforced. Please spread the word to all members of your group and any attendees you may know.
Failure to comply with the rules can result in disqualification for awards and/or removal from the parade or future parades.

All parade participants will receive an email regarding details/staging location on June 7, 2023.