Parade Participation

Application Deadline: February 2, 2012    Approval Notification: March 7, 2012
Marching Band Guidelines & Application
General Parade Guidelines & Application
Download Band Lodging Information

2012 Festival Parade Dates:
Volksparade ("People's Parade")   Wednesday, May 9
2:00pm Duration approx. 1-1/2 hours

Kinderparade ("Children's Parade")   Thursday, May 10
2:00pm Duration approx. 1-1/2 hours

Muziekparade ("Music Parade")   Saturday, May 12
2:00pm Duration approx. 2 hours

Participation in the Tulip Time Festival parades is a great way for an organization, marching band, or company to "Join the Dance" in one of the nation's Top 100 festivals. The Festival parades are some of the largest and most spectacular events in Michigan. Thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Holland to watch amazing floats, marching bands, Dutch Dancers, and numberous organizations present their finest in over two miles of pure celebration.

Talented marching bands, entertaining specialty uints, equestrian groups, floats, unique vehicles and pageant title holders are all welcome to bring a colorful presence to our exciting parades. What an unforgettable way to showcase your school or organization!

All three parades are televised on MAC TV, as well as covered live on WHTC, Holland's Hometown Station.

All previous participants must re-apply and receive approval for 2012. Applicants wil be notified in writing of their approval status. Kinderparade entries are limited to floats that highlight a Dutch theme and are sponsored by child-related organizations. Only one fee applies for all three parades.

Guidelines do change from year to year. Before submitting your application, please read complete parade guidelines available as part of the parade participation applications.

If you are participating in the Muziekparade on May 12 and are needing lodging, Hope College offers convenient and affordable accomodations for marching bands staying the night in Holland while they perform during the Muziekparade. Download all the details from the link above.

For more information contact Shannon at (800) 822-2770 x 108 or email shannon@tuliptime.com