Parade

The theme for the Gold Rush Festival is My McCormick: A Moment in Time. We look forward to individuals, groups, and organizations manifesting this year’s theme in their parade floats, cars, rides, performances, and displays. 

Parade participants must submit applications by September 12, 2025. There is not a fee to participate in the parade. The parade starts at 10:00 A.M. All participants must be at assigned locations by 9:45 A.M. 

Please click on the Google Form or application link to submit your parade entry. Parade inquiries can be directed to Gold Rush Committee Members, Tomiko T. Smalls (864) 554-1210 or Marlia Barker (864) 602-9960‬.