Floats Wanted for Duct Tape ‘Decades of Duck Tape’ Parade

The Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival Committee is looking for parade entries and volunteers.

As the festival has grown, so has the parade. If you are an organization interested in building a “duct tape-themed float” or would like to participate as a general entry, you can download a parade application from the festival’s website at www.ducttapefestival.com.

The city’s biggest parade will take place this year on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. and end at Veterans Memorial Park.

The theme for this years festival is “Decades of Duck® Tape” inspired by the growth of the festival over the past 10 years. 

Anything goes for the Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival parade this year.  

Entrants who build a “duct tape themed float” have a chance to win a Grand Prize of $1,000,  second prize is $750 and third prize is $500. All non-placing floats will be eligible for our “Honorable Mention” drawing to win a $250 prize. The early bird entry deadline is April 27 for a chance to win $250. The final deadline is May 25 for all entries.

There is a $40 entry fee for floats built out of duct tape and will receive 60 rolls of duct tape. All other entries are free of charge to enter.

Volunteers are also being sought. Those interested in volunteering with the parade should call Marnie at (440) 782-1311 or send an email to dtfparade@yahoo.com.

Businesses or organizations interested in becoming a sponsor for the festival this year can download a form at the festival website. Additional information is available on the festivals’ Facebook Page.

Get those entries in soon.

“The early bird entry deadline for float entries for a chance to win $250 is on April 27,” Parade Coordinator Marnie Butler said. “The parade is a very big draw for the festival with approximately 80-90 units. Local business and families are encouraged to build a duct tape float.”

The float categories are prizes are:

• “Tip Top Tape” (Best of Show) – $1,000 prize
• “Best Safari Float” (most animated, fun group and float) – $500 prize
• “Best Use of Duct Tape” – $500 prize
• “Most Creative” – $500 prize

Forms can be downloaded from the festival’s website at http://www.ducttapefestival.com/parade.htm   

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