Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade to take place Aug. 8
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[July 13, 2013]
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois
State Fair is quickly approaching and, as always, the fair will kick
off with the Twilight Parade. This year's parade, with the theme
"Where Illinois Comes Together" will be on Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.
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Parade applications closed yesterday. A committee will look at all
the applications and select entrants based upon entertainment value
and use of the fair theme.
Participants are prohibited from throwing materials, including
candy, during the parade. However, up to eight individuals may walk
alongside the float and distribute materials and candy by walking to
the curb and handing them out.
After the parade, the fair will recognize the most creative
entries with awards and cash prizes. The most prestigious of these
awards is the Governor's Sweepstakes Award, which can be won by any
float entry. The winner will receive a cash prize of $300.
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There are three separate judging categories: commercial,
noncommercial and specialty unit entries. First place in each
category will receive the Grand Marshal's Award and $150; second
place will receive the Director's Award and $50; and third place
will receive the Illinois State Fair Award and $25.
For a complete list of criteria, parade rules and regulations,
visit
www.illinoisstatefair.info. For more information, call the
Special Events Office at 217-782-0777.
[Text from
Illinois State Fair
file received from the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |