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Float group applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Italian Fest Parade, to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. in Uptown Collinsville. This annual tradition embodies the spirit of Italian Fest and wraps up the festival’s activities with a bang.

This year’s parade theme is “EAT UP, Italian Style!” What says “Italian dinner” to you? A pot of spaghetti? A bunch of tomatoes? Steaming lasagna? Decorate a float according to the theme for the best chance of winning the decorating competition. Judges award prizes to the top three floats, scoring according to theme, emotional appeal, originality, and overall effect. First place wins $200, second place $100 and third place $50.

The parade committee gives priority to float applications, but walking groups, bands, classic cars, and other entries are accepted. Register with the parade entry form and indemnification agreement by Sept. 6.

Download registration packets at www.italianfest.net/parade.html

For more information contact parade@italianfest.net

For more information about Italian Fest, visit www.italianfest.net

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