Big Parade
The Big Parade, lead by the Old Settlers Grand Marshall and featuring Kiddie Parade winners, the Old Settlers Queen and runners-up, and Little Miss winner and runners-up, steps off at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 2rd. Spectators are encouraged to bring bags along to collect candy or prizes given out at the parade.
This year's theme and prizes will be announced by April 15th. To enter, interested parties must call 532-5253 to register with Paul Stewart by Tuesday, July 31. By leaving a phone message including your name, organization, address and phone number, you are automatically registered for the parade.
Cash prizes will be awarded for floats that place 1st through 3rd in categories to be announced by April 15th.
This year's theme and prizes will be announced by April 15th. To enter, interested parties must call 532-5253 to register with Paul Stewart by Tuesday, July 31. By leaving a phone message including your name, organization, address and phone number, you are automatically registered for the parade.
Cash prizes will be awarded for floats that place 1st through 3rd in categories to be announced by April 15th.
Kiddie Parade
The Kiddie Parade will be held Thursday, August 2nd, at 10:00am. The parade's float and bicycle contests are open to area children under the age of 12. All entrants will receive carnival tickets and 1st through 6th place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an invitation to ride in the big parade that evening. The categories are:
The Kiddie Parade is sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club. They will announce the theme by May 1. Entry forms should be submitted by Tuesday, July 31.
- Floats
- Mini Floats - 2' x 3' wagon floats
- Walkers - no wagons
- Bikes
- Pets
The Kiddie Parade is sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club. They will announce the theme by May 1. Entry forms should be submitted by Tuesday, July 31.
Queens Parade
The Queens Parade will be held Wednesday, August 2nd, at 7:00pm. Led by the HHS band and drill team, the 2017 Old Settlers Queen Jaylaan Milanos, 2018 queen candidates, escorts and sponsors, and 2018 Little Miss will travel down Main Street to the Courthouse Platform. Coronation will begin at 7:30pm and awards will be presented to Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic, 1st runner up, and the Old Settlers Queen.
At 8:00pm, the Raffle Prize Drawing will take place. Three winners selected from among those who purchased tickets from the queen candidates will receive cash prizes.
After coronation and the prize drawing, entertainment will take the Courthouse Stage.
At 8:00pm, the Raffle Prize Drawing will take place. Three winners selected from among those who purchased tickets from the queen candidates will receive cash prizes.
After coronation and the prize drawing, entertainment will take the Courthouse Stage.