The Le Mars Ice Cream Days committee is now taking applications for the 2025 Ice Cream Days Parade. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, with line-up starting at 7:00 a.m. on 8th St. Entries received after Friday, June 6 will not be accepted, due to parade preparation. Detailed information, including your line-up number, will be emailed to you by Friday, June 13th. Any questions you may call the Chamber of Commerce 712-546-8821.
Entry Fee Information: $25 Participation Fee - Parade entry fees are used to enhance the entries and quality of the parade.
*Single Scoop Level Sponsors or above includes parade entry fee.
The parade route will line-up on Eighth St, (Boulevard).
The Parade will travel along Central Avenue starting at Eighth Street and end at Baacker’s Sports Bar located on 2nd St NW. Once at 2nd St. NW, you are finished and no longer in the parade. Please exercise caution as you get back to the original starting location to unload or to wherever you will be parking your vehicle.
Items for children:
To enhance the safety of everyone along the parade route; the Chamber is requesting all parade entrants who plan on handing out candy follow the Parade rules that will be sent upon confirmation of your submission.
Theme:
Ice cream-themed entries are strongly encouraged for this celebration.
Use of American flag:
If you are displaying the American Flag on your entry please note the following: The American Flag has very specific rules for display. Please visit the following link to make sure you show proper respect for the flag and what it stands for: https://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html
If payment is not received by Friday, June 6, you will not be permitted to participate in the parade.
I understand by submitting this parade application, I will abide by the details outline above.
