Friday the Deadline to Enter State Fair Twilight Parade

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Published on July 8 2015 9:44 am
Last Updated on July 8 2015 9:44 am
Written by Greg Sapp

For all those who wish to participate in the iconic Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade, the deadline to enter is Friday, July 10.

All entrants must fill out an application, in addition to providing a description, and either a photograph or drawing of their entry. Applications are available on the Illinois State Fair website and inside the Emmerson Building Special Events Office located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. A committee will review the applications and choose entrants based on their entertainment value and coherence to the State Fair's theme, "Growing Illinois."

Applications can be submitted in person to the Special Events Office, faxed to (217) 782-9115, or mailed to: 

Illinois State Fair Special Events Office

P.O. Box 19427

Springfield, IL 62794

The parade takes place on Preview Day, Thursday, August 13th at 6 p.m. 

The Twilight Parade starts at the corner of 9th Street and North Grand Avenue and concludes at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Complete lists of judging criteria, parade rules and regulations, and parade applications are available on http://www.illinoisstatefair.info or call (217) 782-0777.

The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs Thursday, Aug. 13th through Sunday, Aug. 23rd.