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The 2013 Aquafest “Luau on the Lake" Grand Parade sponsored by Lake Stevens Journal will take place this year on Saturday, July 27th at 1:00pm down Main Street. Get your entry packets in by July 4th to qualify for the Early Bird Entry Fee, or by the July 18th deadline to be judged. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Main Street in July!

Lake Stevens Journal

Registration and Info?
Download Entry Packet
Send Email To: grandparade@aquafest.org
Entries received after July 18th will be placed at the end of the parade and will not be judged.
Entries received without proper payment will be returned and you must resubmit your entry with payment.

Photos?
Look for all the Grand Parade photos in the Photo Gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What insurance is required to enter the Parade?
A: Vehicles require valid insurance to participate.

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Grand Parade?
A: In some cases, not a cent.  Please refer to your Grand Parade Entry Packet for “EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE” and “LATE BIRD ENTRY FEE” details.

Q: Can I learn my staging number for the order of the Grand Parade in advance of Parade Day?
A: No. Logistical concerns, including but not limited to last-minute adjustments, prevent notification of Parade Staging numbers before Check-in, which begins at 10:00 a.m. on Parade Day. Please refer to Grand Parade Rules and Important Details memos in your.

Q: Can I include animals in my Parade Entry?
A: We do welcome animals within the following parameters for the health and safety of participants in our Aquafest Event. Animals must remain 100% supervised at ALL TIMES. The Aquafest "campus", especially the Parade Route, is very compact. Sudden, unpredictable circumstances may startle and/or confuse animals, causing them to become agitated or frightened; therefore, please be sure all animals are leashed or controlled by reigns or other means at all times. There can not be animals roaming freely or "off leash."

You must provide resources to "scoop the poop" as you wait in parade line-up and along the parade route. 

Failure to follow these simple rules may result in your disqualification from the awards ceremony and your future entry into the Aquafest Grand Parade.

Q: Is there a height limit for Grand Parade Entries?
A: Entries over 14ft. will not clear the power lines overhead of the Parade Route.

Q: Can our Grand Parade Entry include motorcycles and/or ATV’s?
A: Yes. Compliance with State and Local law in terms of activities, licensed drivers and insurance, etc. is required.

Q What if I miss the mailing cutoff date for sending in my entry packet, can I still be in the parade?
A. Yes. Day of parade entries can be brought to parade check-in.  These will be placed atthe end of the line-up and will not be judged.

2012 Grand Parade

Cheerleaders/Drill Teams
1st = LS High School Cheer
2nd = Yong In Taigon Taekwondo
3rd = LSJAA Cheer

Classic Cars
1st = Mystery Machine
2nd = By the Lake Insurance
3rd = Maria Hicks 1967 Mustang

Novelty
1st = Carleton Farms
2nd = Lake Stevens Special Olympics
3rd = Haunted Hallows the Zone

Floats
1st = Pack 41
2nd = Rainy Days Caffe
3rd = Snohomish Valley Roofing

Bands
1st = LS High School Band
2nd = Sauerkraut Band
3rd = Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant

President's Choice
Pack 41