Parade Information
2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025
The Francesville Fall Festival parade is one of the best in our area! Trophies will be awarded for FIRST PLACE in the following categories:
Annual Theme: Hometown Heroes
Golf Cart (decorate in open theme)
Religious
Antique & Classic Cars (2005 & Older)
Commercial
Non-Profit Service Organizations
Patriotic
Agricultural
Horse or Pony
Judges Choice
In addition, an over-all Grand Champion winner will be named
Click HERE to download a 2025 FFF Parade Entry Form.
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In order for our parade to run smoothly, please follow these guidelines:
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Parade entry forms must be received by end of day Friday September 12th by emailing completed form to francesvillefallfestivalparade@gmail.com. This information will be read by the parade Master of Ceremonies.
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Late entries will be placed at the end of the line-up.
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The parade will form in the FRATCO LOT (North of Park - North Bill St.) from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST. The parade kicks off at 2:00pm.
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All parade entries need to check-in with the parade organizers, located on the east side of FRATCO by 12:30 P.M.
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All entries must be in place by 12:30 P.M. when judging begins.
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Questions: Call FFF Parade Chairman Jeff Litke 217-294-3640 or email at francesvillefallfestivalparade@gmail.com.
2025 Francesville Fall Festival Parade Winners
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THEME: "HOMETOWN HEROS"-#20 - Firemen
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RELIGIOUS - #11 - Lifewise Academy
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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS - #13 - 1953 John Deer Tractor
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COMMERCIAL - #5 - Alliance Bank
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NON-PROFIT- #19 - Caterpillar
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JUDGES CHOICE - #32 - Soil & Water
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AGRICULTURAL - #21 - Gutwein Popcorn
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GOLF CART - #33 - FOO Car
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PATRIOTIC - #30 - Republican Party
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GRAND CHAMPION - #7 - D-1 Trucking
Just some of the highlights from the 2022 FFF parade!