ORLEANS – Entries are now being accepted for the upcoming 54th Annual Orleans Dogwood Parade, set for Saturday, April 27th beginning at 2 p.m. Categories include floats, political, walking, equestrian, classic, and antique vehicles, bands etc.
The parade will start from the Orleans Jr-Sr. High School on the north edge of town. The school traditionally serves as the staging area for the event. Line-up begins at 11:00 a.m. and continues until 1:00 p.m. Judging of units starts at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The parade travels down Maple Street (S.R. 37 S.) and through the historic downtown area.
Entry forms may now be obtained by visiting the Dogwood Festival website www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com Entry forms may also be found inside The Orleans Progress Examiner and can be obtained from the Orleans Town Hall.
For more information on the Parade, contact Chairperson Jennifer Blanton at 812-797-2847.
