2026 Oremfest Grand Parade Application

2026 Oremfest Grand Parade Application
Oremfest is an annual celebration of the Orem community, held during the first full week of June. Parade participants provide a showcase of the community's local businesses, organizations, representatives, schools, and residents. The Oremfest Grand Parade takes place on the final Saturday of the festival, beginning at 800 E/800 S and ending at the Orem City Center Park, located at 300 E Center St.

Please read the Oremfest Grand Parade Rules before applying.
Entry Name:*
Organization Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Website:*
Organization Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Organization Contact Email*
example@example.com
Entry Description:*
Unit Type:*
Late entry fees may be assessed after May 1, 2026
Travel Mode:*
Unit Length:*
linear feet
Noise:*
Number of Participants:*
Max 50 per entry
Announcement regarding your entry:
50 words or fewer for the parade announcers to say.
Entry Photo or Design

Upload a photo or design of your entry.
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Acknowledgements (please read and check off to acknowledge your understanding):*

Mandatory Meeting: There is a Mandatory Parade Meeting for ALL entries. It will be on May 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 400 E, Orem, UT 84097. All entries must have at least one representative in attendance.Parade Order: The parade order, instructions, and staging area will be sent via e-mail on or before June 8, 2026. The parade order is not contingent on the order of applications received and is subject to change at any time.Vehicles: Only approved vehicles will be admitted into the parade. All vehicles must have a current insurance policy.Drivers and Riders: Drivers must be at least 21 years old and able to provide a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of all riders.Out-Walkers: Costumed outwalkers are highly encouraged. Individuals walking beside an entry must take great care to ensure their safety and that of others. Out-walkers must stay at least 5 feet away from moving vehicles.Spotters: Entries with vehicles of any kind must have at least 4 (four) spotters to walk along each side of the vehicle, to signal the driver in the event of a safety hazard, and help with general safety concerns.Prohibited Materials: The Executive Committee reserves the right to refuse an entry into the parade if it determines that the entry is controversial, unlawful, political, or otherwise considered to be inconsistent with the standards, theme, quality, or purposes of the Oremfest parade.Parade Entry Size: Each entry is limited to 50 feet in length and 1 lane in width. If an entry is longer than 50 feet or wider than a typical lane and wants to have more vehicles or a longer trailer, then they are required to purchase an additional entry.Parade Pacing: officials or pacers to speed up. The primary contact person for entry must convey to each entry participant the importance of maintaining the flow of the parade and following the instructions of parade officials and pacers. Large gaps between entries are unacceptable and diminish the spectator’s enjoyment of the parade. Entry participants should expect to be asked by the parade to slow down or perform to enhance the flow of the parade and for its effective management and operation. Bands are encouraged to play regularly along the parade route, particularly when approaching and passing the bleachers set aside for dignitaries at approximately 400 East Center Street.Distributors and Runners: Participants who choose to distribute items must provide 2 - 4 distributors and 2 runners. Wagons are required to transport supplies along the side of the road. Runners will make sure that the supplies in the wagon are stocked to keep the distribution steady and to disincentivize patrons from entering the road.Animals: No animals, including horses, are permitted in the Oremfest parade.Insurance Coverage: All vehicle insurance must be current.
- Application Completion: All applicants must complete the application in its entirety to be considered.
- Selection Process: Submission does not guarantee entry, regardless of past participation. The City of Orem reserves the right to select any participant from the approved applications.
- Notification: Selected entries will be notified and sent a contract, along with instructions for paying the entry fee. Notifications will be sent out mid-March.
- Waiting List: Applicants not selected will be placed on a waiting list for their category.
- Contracts are Non-Renewable: All contracts are for the duration of the current year’s Oremfest only and are not renewable. All vendors must apply and be selected each year, as past participation does not guarantee selection for the current or future years.
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