2024 Canton Repository Grand Parade



Thank you for your interest in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Canton Repository Grand Parade on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

If you need to make changes to your application after it is submitted, please contact Alex Dowell, Event Manager, at (330) 458-2050.

Completed applications will be reviewed by the committee for acceptance in The Canton Repository Grand Parade. The following items must be completed and turned into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival office for your application to be considered complete:

  • Completed online or paper application.
  • Review the liability release/concurrence section.
  • If applying for a float unit, please include a sketch, color is preferred.
  • If applying for a float unit, please review the float manual.
  • Bands and specialty units are asked to submit an audio tape and/or video performance if you have never been in The Canton Repository Grand Parade before.
  • IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR CONSIDERATION AS A FLOAT OR A SPECIALTY UNIT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION AND YOUR APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED FOR PAYMENT.
  • You will be contacted mid-June regarding your acceptance and participation in the parade.

Commercial and/or any other form of advertising is prohibited without prior approval of the Enshrinement Festival and prior payment of an advertiser’s fee.  Any violation of this rule will result in the unit being removed from the parade line-up.

FLOAT APPLICANTS:  APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 6, 2024

If you prefer a paper application be mailed to you, or have any questions or concerns, please contact Alex Dowell, Event Manager 330-458-2050. The same deadlines apply for paper applications as online applications.

BAND APPLICANTS:  APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 6, 2024

Due to television coverage and the high standards of The Canton Repository Grand Parade, marching bands located outside of Stark County must exceed 150 members to be considered for acceptance. In some circumstances exceptions may be made on an individual basis. 

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Contact Information

Unit Information

Unit name as it will appear in print and on TV

Box/Utility Truck
Car
Charter Bus
Flatbed Truck
Horse Trailer
Mini Van
Pickup Truck
School Bus
Semi Truck/ Trailer
Vehicle Hauling Trailer
Browns Fan
Other

If you have selected "other" from the categories above, please explain the type of vehicle.

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Antique Vehicle Information
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Include the make, model, year, engine size, and color of the vehicle.

20MB max

20MB max

20MB max

CLICK HERE to review Liability Release & Concurrence statements.

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Float Information
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All float sketches must be approved by the parade committee.

20MB max

Sound systems must be contained on the float and not on a separate unit

Please refer to the float manual for restrictions.

Please refer to the float manual for restrictions.

CLICK HERE to review Liability Release & Concurrence statements.

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Marching Band Information
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Please note: given the pace of the Canton Repository Grand Parade, it is possible that at times your band will be requested to "break cadence" in order to speed up, slow down, or pause. Acceptance of an invitation to march in the parade signifies acknowledgement that your band will follow the guidance of the parade marshals. Failure to adhere to this requirement could result in the removal from the parade.

If so, please describe below.

Include style, colors, trim, and other features. Please note, each band performing in the Canton Repository Grand Parade is required to wear their official dress uniform. Should an official heat advisory be in effect, the parade committee will notify the band directors within 24 hours of the parade if the policy is changed to a relaxed uniform.

please upload audio or video of your band performing or share the link of the performance with video@cantonchamber.org

20MB max

Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) bands. The first place winner in this year's parade will be the first high school band (following a military band) in next year's parade line-up. Does your band wish to participate?

CLICK HERE to review the statements.

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Animal Unit Information
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Explanation of other:

CLICK HERE to review Liability Release & Concurrence statements.

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Specialty Unit Information
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20MB max

please upload audio/video of your performance or share a link of it with video@cantonchamber.org

20MB max

CLICK HERE to read the Liability Release & Concurrence statements.