Sponsorships, entries needed for 2021 parade

By Sandy Morris

Fandangle parade organizers Ragan Riley and Shannon Leech are encouraging local businesses, organizations, and individuals to start planning their 2021 entries. 

This year’s parade is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19 in downtown Albany.

Entry forms may be picked up at the Fandangle office. There is no cost to sign up for the parade, and forms can be returned to the office or emailed to Riley at rriley@resource care.org.

“It helps us to know about entries  prior to the parade, so we are asking that forms be returned by June 14,” said Riley. 

Cash awards will be given for Best Fandangle Themed Float, Best Horse Troupe (at least three riders), Best Classic Car, and Best ‘Western’ Ride (Buggies, Prairie Schooners, Stagecoaches, etc.) 

Other awards include Most Authentic, Best Horseman, Most Creative, Judges Choice, Loudest Entry (car horns and sirens excluded), Best Horse, Classic Car that we would love to own, and Best Single Person entry.

Winners will be announced at the Prairie Theater shortly before the start of Fandangle on June 22, the day of the parade.

“Since we didn’t get to have the parade last year, we are hoping for a lot of entries this year,” said Riley. “We encourage the community to get involved.”

Parade Sponsorship

Riley said organizers  are seeking sponsors to help make this parade the best one to date. 

Riley and Leech are encouraging local and area businesses and organizations to become one of this year’s parade sponsors. 

There are several packages to choose from, and the sponsorship money will help provide the cash awards and other prizes for the parade.

“We are so thankful for the sponsors who have already signed up including Prairie Star, First Financial Bank, Clear Fork Coffee, Buds for You, and ResourceCare, but more sponsors are needed,” Riley said. “All sponsors will receive recognition at the parade and on our parade banner located at the judges platform.” 

All sponsor forms are due by June 10 to the Fandangle office or to the parade organizers. 

For more information about entering the parade or becoming a sponsor, contact Riley via email at rriley@resourcecare.org or call 214-663-3271.