Fair parade set to roll through Downtown Seguin
10 Oct 2023
News, Downtown, Quality of Life
Special by Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB director
(Seguin) — With the start of fall, everyone’s favorite fall traditions are returning to Seguin – from football games to festivals. The 140th Guadalupe County Fair, one of the most popular fall traditions, is set to return to the Seguin Events Complex on October 12 –15.
The fair includes agricultural exhibits, a carnival, rodeo, shopping, food, and musical performances across the five days. But not all the fun occurs at the Events Complex, the Fair Parade runs through downtown Seguin on Friday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m.
The parade will feature floats, marching bands, horse riders, tractors, and more, all showcasing their agricultural and Guadalupe County pride. The parade route starts at the intersection of North Austin and College Street. The entries will flow through downtown headed south on Austin Street to the Seguin Events Complex.
All businesses, organizations, schools, and individuals are encouraged to enter their own parade float. The application for the parade can be found on the fair’s web site, gcfair.org, under applications below the fair info dropdown menu. The application fee for a parade entry is $40.00, but nonprofits with a 501©3 are exempt from the entry fee. Applications need to be submitted before September 30.
The fair association has a few rules and guidelines for entries to consider. Parade judging starts at 8:30 a.m., so floats need to be in line before then. Winners will be announced from the review stand in Central Park. An adult must supervise all children participating in the parade. Entries with live animals must have a pooper-scooper. More information on the rules can be found on the application.
“We appreciate that the Fair Association continues to bring fair events to downtown Seguin,” said Kyle Kramm, Main Street & CVB Director for the City of Seguin, “The parade is always a great event to watch and participate in. Come to downtown Seguin to watch the parade and explore downtown Seguin before heading to the fair grounds.”
There is no better place to enjoy the fall season than in downtown Seguin!
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