Parade
Parade Information- At this time the Potato Festival Committee will be hosting our usual parade with social distancing and masks. Subject to change with any new rules and regulation.
PRIZES
There is no charge or entry fee for the Parade.
BEST USE OF THEME: Our roots run deep.
| 1st Place | $200 |
| 2nd Place | $100 |
All School Bands receive $100 for participating.
FLOATS
| Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | $30 | $20 |
| Youth floats and Organization Floats | $20 | $10 |
| High School Floats | $40 | $30 |
| Reunion Floats | $20 | $10 |
| Old Auto, Machinery, Motorcycle Group | $20 | – |
| Misc: Religious, Commercial, Service Org | $20 | – |
| Horses: Single or Group | $20 | – |
| Marching | $20 | – |
| Children, w/ Pets, Walking, Bike | $20 | – |
| Youth floats and organization floats | $20 | – |
ENTRY CLASSES
FLOATS
| Class #1 | Commercial |
| Class #2 | Organization Float (youth 14 yr. & over) |
| Class #3 | Junior Float (6 yr. & under) |
| Class #4 | Youth Float (7-13 yr.) |
| Class #5 | High School Spirit |
| Class #6 | School Float |
| Class #6.5 | Reunion Float |
Driven
| Class #7 | Old Auto Single |
| Class #8 | Old Auto Group |
| Class #9 | Antique Machinery |
| Class #10 | Motorcycle Group |
MISC
| Class #11 | Religious Group |
| Class #12 | Commercial |
| Class #13 | Service Organizations |
Horses (Riding)
| Class #14 | Junior Single (6 yr. & under) |
| Class #15 | Youth Single (7-13 yr.) |
| Class #16 | Adult Single |
| Class #17 | Junior Group (6 yr. & under) |
| Class #18 | Youth Group (7-13 yr.) |
| Class #19 | Adult Group |
| Class #20 | Drawn Carriage or Wagon |
Marching
| Class #21 | Junior Marching (6 yr. & under) |
| Class #22 | Youth Marching (7-13 yr.) |
| Class #23 | Marching Unit |
Children
| Class #24 | Children/Pets or Livestock |
| Class #25 | Children Walking |
| Class #26 | Junior Bike (6 & under) |
| Class #27 | Youth Bike (7-13 yr.) |
Klamath Basin Potato Festival Parade
Parade Entry Form 2023
Contact Information
P.O. BOX 734
Merrill, OR 97633
Parade Chairman:
Vacant
KBPF Chairman:
Melissa Heaton
541-600-0652