County fair parade registration opens

The Maryville Chamber Ambassador Nodaway County Fair Parade, sponsored by the ambassadors, will begin at 9:30 am, Saturday, July 21.

As in past years, the parade route will follow Fourth Street east from Northwest Missouri State University then turn south on Buchanan and end at Second Street. The theme for this year is “Back to the Future with the Nodaway County Fair.”

Floats, antique cars, trucks and implements, horse entries, clowns, politicians, children and families are welcome to participate in the parade. Pre-registration is required for judged entries and encouraged for all entries. Registration is free and forms are available at the chamber office or at maryvillechamber.com.

First and second place trophies will be awarded for best float by an organization, best float from a commercial entry and best entry in open category. There will be a trophy for best antique car, truck and farm implement. Trophies will be awarded to participants with horses for best costume, largest group and most original. The final award, the president’s choice trophy, will be presented by Chamber President-Elect Kaity Holtman.

Due to construction, parade staging and parking will be moved to Lot #42 on campus, accessed via Country Club Road. Non-judged parade participants that have not pre-registered must check in at the registration desk located on College Park Drive near Lot #42 on parade morning. Participants in judged categories must be in place by 8 am. For liability and safety reasons, roller blades, skates and skateboards are not allowed. All candy and giveaway items must be handed out, not thrown from a moving vehicle. ATVs and motorcycles must remain on all wheels at all times.

For more information, contact the Greater Maryville Chamber of Commerce at chamber@maryvillechamber.com or 660.582.8643. Registration forms can be found at: maryvillechamber.com/chamberambassadorparade.html