Parade Application

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All ages are welcome. One entry per person.

The Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival would like to invite you to participate in this year’s parade celebrating the Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival. The parade will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 and begin at 9:30 am at Appomattox Elementary School (176 Kids Pl, Appomattox, VA 24522). The parade will travel through downtown Appomattox and end back at AES. The parade route is approximately 2 miles long.

  • Participants are asked to decorate their entry.
  • All entries are subject for judging.
  • Cash prizes will be awarded for the top 3 Most Creative Floats.
  • There is no fee to participate; however, a parade application must be completed and returned to the festival committee by 1:00 P.M. on October 1, 2026.
  • Applications can be mailed or completed online on our website. We prefer applications to be submitted online by October 1, 2026.

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Process:

  1. Fill out the application & waiver (online or print)
  2. Submit or mail in your application
  3. Plan your entry – happy decorating!

2026 Festival Dates

Parade Application

Applications:

Email to:

Mail to:

Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival
P.O. Box 513
Appomattox, VA 2452