Elmvale Fair Parade Application 2026

The Flos Agricultural Society is proud to host this year’s Elmvale Fair Parade on Saturday, October 10th, at 10:30am. Please read the guidelines and register with the online entry form. This year’s theme is “Wonders of Ontario” Submit your completed application no later than October 5th, 2026.

Participant Guidelines

All entries:

1. Participants are not allowed to throw anything from their float or vehicle along the parade route. If any entry does throw things from the float, Parade Marshalls have the authority to pull the entry from the parade.
2. All entries must conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. Marchers must walk behind the entry away from the wheels – not beside the wheels or in front of the truck/tractor.
3. No open flames are allowed.
4. There will be no stopping during the parade once it is underway. Marchers must be aware that stopping or slowing down to perform along the parade route seriously affects the spacing and consistency of the parade. Once a pace has been set, please keep up the pace with the entry ahead of you.
5. Appropriate music to be supplied by any floats having music.
6. No alcohol is permitted while driving or riding on a float.
7. All entries are staged at H.C.E.S., and must be there by 10:30 am. Participants will be responsible for locating their own parking in neighbouring lots or side streets.
8. By agreeing to participate in the parade, you waive your right to privacy and are subject to having your picture taken in the parade.
9. Your insurance certificate must name Flos Agricultural Society and the Township of Springwater , or you must supply your insurance policy number for your float.
10. The Flos Agricultural Society reserves the right to limit or exclude entry to the parade if the Parade Participant Guidelines are not met/followed.
11. The parade route and marshaling instructions will follow approval of registration.

General Instructions for Float Preparation:

1. All entries must be decorated to parade standards.
2. All vehicles and floats shall be inspected for SAFETY and DECORATION prior to entry into the marshaling area. If the entry does not meet safety standards, participation in the parade will be denied.
3. Each unit must provide its own insurance coverage and agrees, by participating, to hold the Flos Agricultural Society Parade Committee, Parade Volunteers, free of liability for any accident or injury caused by or involving a unit and its vehicles or people.
4. Drivers of any all-terrain vehicles/motorcycles must always wear a helmet during the parade.
5. All drivers must possess a valid driver’s licence and be licenced to drive the vehicles they are operating.
6. All animals must be parade-broken, and proof of cleanup crew must be provided prior to the parade.
7. No entries that promote political protesting will be permitted.
8. Most of all, “Safety First”…. And let’s have fun!