Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade - Mitchell Main Street - Saturday, July 15th, 2023 10:30 A.M.

Free To The Public 

To Register Parade Entry On Line - Click On Registration Link Below  

Note:  Please Register your Parade Entry By Friday, July 7th at 10:00 am

To Download a Parade Entry Form and send by Email - Click Here

To View Parade Guidelines - Click Here

To View Parade Entry Line up - Click Here

If you experience any problems registering an entry, Contact Barb at 605.770.3229

Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade Guidelines

2023 Theme: “The Future Is Now”

Saturday, July 15^th, 2023

Start Time:  10:30 a.m.

Dear Parade Entrants,

Thank you for entering the 52nd Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade.  Please read the following information and guidelines.

• Parade headquarters are located at the (formerly Campbell Supply building) parking lot at 12^th and Main Street. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:00 a.m. EACH ENTRY NEEDS TO REGISTER AND PICKUP THEIR ENTRY NUMBER DURING THOSE TIMES.
• All entries need to be in line and ready to go by 10:00 a.m.
• Buses and/or trailers can unload at the High School parking lot – east of the former MTI building.
• Parade numbers need to be placed on both sides of the entry. Please bring along necessary items to attach parade number to your entry (tape, safety pins, etc.)
• Parade officials will be on hand to answer questions and help you line up.
• Judges will be located near the Corn Palace balcony at 6^th & Main. While showing the judges your best, please do not hold up the parade behind you.
• ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE: Try to maintain about 3 to 4 car lengths between your entry and the entry in front of you.
• CANDY AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE TO BE HANDED OUT BY WALKERS – DO NOT THROW FROM VEHICLES.
• Use extreme caution in the use of props, Ex: Water, Do Not spray people with camera equipment.
• ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED.
• Following the parade, the results will be posted on the door of KORN radio and may be announced on our local radio stations.
• Trophies will be available to be picked up at the Saturday and Sunday night performances. Trophies not picked up at the rodeo can be picked up by contacting Mike Dittmer at 605.999.3787.
• Shrine trophies will be awarded shortly following the parade. (Please contact Mike Dittmer).
• Parade numbers will be assigned during the week and can be found on our website at: https://www.cornpalacestampede.com Please check back often as parade line up is subject to change.
• NOTE:  Entries received after 10:00 am on Friday, July 7th may be accepted, but will not have entry information announced during the parade & will be added at the end of the parade.  Please enter early.

Thanks again for helping make this a great week for the community of Mitchell.

Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Family Fun Day - Sunday, July 16th, 2023

Free to Public, Starting at 11:00 a.m. (Chili Eaters = $2.00/cup)

Chili Cook-Off, Wagon Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables, Games & Kid Rides

New Rodeo Grounds - 5951 Airport Road, Mitchell, SD