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Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival 2026 Parade
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival 2026 will feature the Grand Feature Parade, a highlight of the festival.

The dates and times for the 2026 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® Parades are as follows:
Grand Feature Parade: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Below is the procedure for Special Unit participation:

1. A completed parade application must be received no later than April 15. (Applications received by March 20 will be included in the Souvenir Program Book.)

2. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or rejection 7–10 business days after the application is received.

3. Accepted units will be notified of parade placement by mid-April 2026.

This year, we are transitioning to a new platform, Eventeny, which will be used for applications and all future communication. Please note that you will be required to create a free Eventeny account to complete and submit your application.

If you experience any issues creating your account or have questions about the process, please reach out to Heather Waugh. (See below)

For those interested in participating in the parade, a completed parade application must be received at the Festival Office by April 17th. Notifications regarding float positions will be sent out in the first part of April. Contact Festival Office at 540-662-3863 or email Heather Waugh at hwaugh@thebloom.com.