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Be part of the parade!

Completed applications are due Wednesday, July 9^th, 2025. This year’s theme is “Making Waves”.

Parade route

Sensory friendly block

The block between Ron Francis Way and Dennis Street has been designated a “Sensory Friendly Block.” Parade entries will be advised not to honk or use sirens or air horns along this block. Bright flashing lights (e.g. emergency vehicle) will be turned to either “off” or “steady on”. Other lights or music will continue as usual.

2024 Winners:

• Winston Piper Memorial Trophy Grand Prize: City of Sault Ste Marie – The Jungle Book
• Best Corporate Entry: Algoma Steel Inc. – Algoma Steel Northern SooFari Adventures
• Best Corporate Entry, 2nd Place: DNM Group – Where Every Day is a Zoo!
• Best Community Entry: THRIVE Child Development Centre – Dear Zoo
• Best Community Entry, 2nd Place: Guy’s GUYS B&R Collision Centre – Guy’s Rhino Lining Enters the Family
• Best Entry Depicting Theme “Welcome to the Zoo”: Great Lakes Forestry Centre – Forests for Life!
• Best Entry Depicting Theme “Welcome to the Zoo”, 2nd Place: United Way SSM – Jungle of Kindness