Tug Fest Iowa - Parade

08/13/2026

REMINDER!! We have a new route this year for our parade!
📅 Friday, Aug 14
⏰ Starts at 6pm
🥁Parade line up starts at 4:30pm

08/13/2026

08/05/2026

Don’t forget our 2026 Tug Fest Parade is next Friday, August 14! 🎪 🥁

There is a 🚨NEW ROUTE🚨 this year! Make sure to check it out so you can get a good spot!

08/04/2026

There is still time to get into our parade! Forms must be emailed to [email protected].

🚨DEADLINE FOR PARADE ENTRY IS FRI, AUG 7

Forms can be found at:

Are you wanting to participate in this years parade?Fill out our –> parade form and parade liability form

07/31/2026

Where are our float builders?! EVI- Electric Vehicles of Iowa has cardboard to help build your floats! Thank you EVI for posting this!

07/22/2026

The parade entry forms are starting to pile in! Do you have a group being in our parade on Aug 14? Don’t forget to turn in your form so we can count you in! 🍭 🥁 🎪

07/01/2026

🎉 Are you planning on joining the fun with us on **August 14** for our parade? 🎉

If you're planning to enter our parade, be sure to complete the registration forms and **email or mail them to us by August 1st**! You can also find a pdf form at https://tugfest.com/registration-and-contact/

We can't wait to see all of your creative **circus-themed floats** and celebrate together. It's going to be a fun-filled day, and we hope you'll be part of it! 🎡🎠🎈

06/30/2026

01/28/2026

Looking for a parade coordinator !

Seeking a creative and organized individual (or group) to lead our parade this year! Do you know someone up for the challenge? Tag them now!