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 8. Spectators are encouraged to bring bags along to collect candy or prizes given out at the parade.
This year's theme is The World Through My Eyes. To enter, interested parties must call 532-5253 to register with Paul Stewart by Tuesday, August 6. 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 is The World Through My Eyes. To enter, interested parties must call 532-5253 to register with Paul Stewart by Tuesday, August 6. 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 8, 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. The theme is The World Through My Eyes. Entry forms should be submitted by Tuesday, August 6.
- Floats
- Mini Floats - 2' x 3' wagon floats
- Walkers - no wagons
- Bikes
- Pets
- Family
The Kiddie Parade is sponsored by the Hillsboro Rotary Club. The theme is The World Through My Eyes. Entry forms should be submitted by Tuesday, August 6.
Queens Parade
The Queens Parade will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 7:00pm. Led by the HHS band and drill team, the 2018 Old Settlers Queen Kelly Jansen, 2019 queen candidates, escorts and sponsors, and 2019 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.
