Parade

Parade Information

2:00 PM, Saturday, September 19, 2026
Theme:  America 250

The Francesville Fall Festival parade is one of the best in our area! Trophies will be awarded for FIRST PLACE in the following categories:
Golf Cart (decorate in open theme)
Antique & Classic Cars (2006 & Older)
Non-Profit Service Organizations
Annual Theme: America 250
Horse or Pony
Religious
Commercial
Patriotic
Agricultural
Best dressed patriotic – Given to one person
Grand Champion Judges Choice

 

Click HERE to download a 2026 FFF Parade Entry Form.

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 In order for our parade to run smoothly, please follow these guidelines:
  • Parade entry forms must be received by end of day Friday September 11th by emailing a completed form to francesvillefallfestivalparade@gmail.com. Or the form can be dropped off in Francesville at either the Gutwein Agency or Montgomery Mercantile.  The information provided will be read by the parade Master of Ceremonies.
  • Late entries will be placed at the end of the line-up.
  • 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.
  • All parade entries need to check-in with the parade organizers, located on the east side of FRATCO by 1:00 P.M.
  • All entries must be in place by 1:00 P.M. when judging begins.
  • Questions: Call FFF Parade Chairman Jeff Litke 217-294-3640 or email at francesvillefallfestivalparade@gmail.com.

 

 

2025 Francesville Fall Festival Parade Winners
  • THEME:  "HOMETOWN HEROS"-#20 - Firemen
  • RELIGIOUS - #11 - Lifewise Academy
  • ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS - #13 - 1953  John Deer Tractor
  • COMMERCIAL - #5 - Alliance Bank
  • NON-PROFIT- #19 - Caterpillar
  • JUDGES CHOICE - #32 - Soil & Water
  • AGRICULTURAL - #21 - Gutwein Popcorn
  • GOLF CART - #33 - FOO Car
  • PATRIOTIC - #30 - Republican Party
  • GRAND CHAMPION - #7 - D-1 Trucking

 

Just some of the highlights from the past FFF parades!

 

Parade photos courtesy of Francesville Tribune.   Thanks!