(Greensburg, IN) – One hundred and seven units will be in the 2023 Decatur County Fair Parade, which steps off at 5 pm on Sunday, July 16.
The parade Grand Marshals will be the Extension Homemakers.
This year’s theme is “Fun Around the Farm.”
Lineup begins at 3:30 pm near the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office on South Ireland Street, but judging will be different this year – judges will be in the crowd along the parade route.
After the parade, the winning entries will be announced at the fairgrounds on the midway speakers.
Three categories will be judged:
- Entry with the most Enthusiasm ($25 prize)
- Entry Decorated & Supporting the 2023 Parade Theme ($25)
- 4-H Best Decorated & Supporting the 2023 Parade Theme $25
Entries include trucks, tractors, semi-tractors, tow trucks, floats, horses, and emergency vehicles.
103.9 WRBI will have an entry in Sunday’s Fair Parade.
Organizers are asking the public to keep Ireland Street open for participant drop-off.
For line-up, drive to McKee Street if you are listed on Mckee, Ireland Street, or around the Decatur County Health Department. Others may go directly to their destination in the line-up.
Participants not previously registered for the parade may come down to McKee Street for line-up at the end of the parade.
The Decatur County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be there in yellow vests to help with line-up and direct traffic. East-west streets will be used for line-up, so check for your location carefully and know your number in line.
The parade route has changed slightly this year.
It will begin on Ireland Street, turn right onto Park Road, proceed down Park Road, turn left into the fairgrounds at the Greensburg/Decatur County Animal Shelter, proceed straight, turn right on the gravel road in front of the horse stalls, proceed straight up the hill, turn right and wind around in front of the Headquarters building, run down the side of the Commercial Building, turn left and proceed straight out of the fairgrounds toward the Extension office.
The only exception to the route will be Sweets Rotators and semi-tractors will continue up Park Road due to height restrictions and tight turns at the fairgrounds.
Officials will be posted along the parade route to ensure that the route is followed.
Organizers are asking parade watchers not to set up in front of or around the horse stalls due to safety concerns. Access to the horse stall area is limited to 4-H horse members and families during the parade.
Also, all parade entries are asked to cease lights, sirens, and noise makers as they approach and pass the horse stalls. Parade officials will be available to assist. Once past the horse stalls and entering the midway, you are welcome to return with lights, sirens, and noise makers.
Parade Organizer Chris Ramey would like to thank Decatur County 4-H Fair Committee Members, Decatur County Commissioners, Decatur County CERT, Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh, the Greensburg Street Department, the Greensburg Police Department, and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office.
“This is the largest 4-H Fair Parade that I can remember. I am hoping for beautiful weather that will allow all to enjoy themselves,” Ramey said.
Participants may throw candy or pass out items along the parade route.
