Friday, July 19th, 2024

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Thank you for your interest in the annual fireman’s parade. As one of the premier fireman’s parades in the area we are very proud of our event, and we look forward to hosting you for the event.

After reviewing the information below if you still have questions about the parade please call – Ashley Craun – 540.908.0815

Parade Expectations, Rules, and Information

1. No signup paperwork required.
2. Line up beginning at 1800 (6 PM), parade moves promptly at 1900 (7 PM).
   • See below for the maps, (Also a clickable link for your phones mapping apps.) on where to go for the lineup.
   • There are different meeting places if you are a commercial entry, horses, firetrucks, or a marching group.
3. No throwing of items, you are free to walk along and hand out candy and flyers.
4. One entry per business.
   • Commercial 18 wheelers, tractor (bobtail) only. NO TRAILERS
   • Pickup trucks, SUV,s or farm tractors pulling trailers are acceptable.
     • Trailers that are acceptable to use as floats.
       • Goosenecks.
       • Any bumper pull type.
       • Any farm style wagon.
5. Fire and Rescue Apparatus:
   • Do not sound your siren(s) or airhorn.
6. No one will be allowed to stop the parade to perform for the judges stand.
   • Such actions will immediately disqualify that group,
7. Organizations and Horse Groups must display a group name in order to be judged.
8. Awards will be announced from the band stand at the Lawn Party Grounds around 2100 on Friday night.
   • Must be present to receive the trophy.
   • The Bridgewater Lawn Party will not mail awards to the winners.
   • Winners will be announced on Facebook within 24 hours.
9. Any group not following the parade rules can be disqualified at the judge’s discretion for not following any listed rule.
   • Safety is our primary concern, unsafe behavior will result in immediate disqualification.
10. Please enjoy the parade and allow our community to enjoy it.

Plaques Awarded:

• 1^st and 2^nd Best Appearing Fire Apparatus
• 1^st and 2^nd Best Appearing Brush Apparatus
• 1^st and 2^nd Best Appearing Rescue Squad
• Best Appearing Arial Apparatus
• Fire Company Traveling the Longest Distance.

Other Prizes:

• Best Appearing Marching Band $50.00                                   
• Best Appearing Horse Club $25.00
• Best Appearing Horse Team $25.00                                          
• All Majorette Groups $25.00
• Best Appearing Float $50.00                                                        
• Second Best Appearing Float $25.00

Maps and Access Points

Use your preferred phone app to map the route that is best for you.

For Commercial Entries and Fire Trucks Lineup – Apple Maps or Google Maps

• Look for the fire truck and someone will guide you into the lineup.

For Marching Bans/Majorette Groups Lineup – Apple Maps or Google Maps

For Floats and Horse Groups Lineup – Apple Maps or Google Maps

• Enter near the water tower, and look for someone to direct you into place.

Photos & Videos From 2021

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