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35th Annual Watermelon Festival Parade - July 19, 2025

- Line up starts at 8:30AM - Parade starts at 9:15AM - Parade line up starts at Hempstead High School - Deadline for entry is Thursday, July 17, 2025.

For more information, email howdy@growhempstead.com

Name of Organization*

Contact Person's Name*

Contact Person's Email*

Contact Phone*

Approximate Length of Entry*

Type of Entry*

Float

Walking Unit

Color Guard

Decorated Vehicle

Antique Vehicle

Street Rod Vehicle

Decorated Bicycle (each bicycle will be given a separate entry number)

Horse & Rider (Horse is required to have current Coggins paper)

Other

Music will be played*

Yes

Parade Terms and Conditions*

All parade entries must be family / kid friendly. Must be respectful of other entries and parade watchers. Nothing can be thrown from your entry.

Entry applicants will receive a confirmation email from HCCA to participate.

We hope to hear from ALL Waller County citizens and businesses.

I agree to the parade terms and conditions.

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Name

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Hempstead Commerce & Civic Association
is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
P.O. Box 16 | Hempstead, Texas 77445 | 979-710-3378 | howdy@growhempstead.com
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