WALNUT DAYS CELEBRATION 2026

Contact

Andy Spencer

815-440-8667 or

Parade Rules

Registration for parade starts at 12PM
A driver or participant seen consuming alcohol or in possession of alcohol in the parade line-up or while driving the parade route will be immediately removed from the parade formation, and his/her will affect future invitations
Autos and larger vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver. Small vehicles must (small tractors, mowers, etc.) be operated by a person age 14 or older.
ATV's, ATC's, mini-bikes, go karts, dirt bikes must be approved by parade committee.
No animal entries will be allowed
Please maintain spacing of 20-30 ft between your entry and the on ahead of you. The speed limit during the parade is 2mph. As there are many children on the parade route speeding will not be tolerated.
Exceptions to these rules may be made only with the approval of the Walnut Celebration Committee.
The Walnut Celebration Committee is very proud of its longstanding reputation for quality, family-oriented entertainment; therefore, the Parade Committee retains the right to refuse entry of any float, unit or individual not conforming to the high standards set.

Prizes

1st Place-$150

2nd Place-$100

3rd Place-$50