PARADE Instructions

Listed below are the requirements to be a part of this event. Remember, if you have any questions, please call 912.658.2593.

Date: Monday, January 15, 2024

Time: Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. (Entries must be in place by 1:00 p.m.)

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. (Sharp)

Check-in: All entrants must check-in at the registration table to receive an entry number and to confirm arrival.

Theme: “Thrive: In Movement. In Culture. In Community” (entries should incorporate the theme)

Route: The parade route will begin at East Olliff St. and North Main St. and continue through downtown Statesboro, turning at the center of town on West Main St. and then right on to MLK to end at Luetta Moore Park.

Awards: Awards will be presented immediately following the parade at the Community Program.

Award Criteria: There will be an award given for the BEST OVERALL (1st, 2nd and 3rd place floats.) Entries will be judged on originality and the creative use of decorations depicting the parade theme. Entries are judged in four categories with scores ranging from 1 to 5 for each category.  

Award Categories: Originality of Design, Theme Incorporation, Special Effects (Crowd Engagement, Music), and Overall Entry Appeal

Parade Entry Form: To participate in the parade, you must complete and submit the entry form online, via mail, or return it in-person to secure one of the limited slots that are available. Your parade entry form can be mailed to NAACP Post Office Box 1323, Statesboro, GA 30459 or delivered in-person on January 5th and January 8th from 5:30pm until 7:00pm at Business Innovation Group (BIG) 58 East Main Street Suite D, Statesboro, GA 30458. 

The deadline to submit an application is Monday, January 8, 2024. Please drop the application off in person if the deadline is approaching. Positions will be assigned by the parade committee immediately after the entry deadline and your entry number will be given to you at the parade line up location.

You can also pick up an application at the following locations: