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Be part of the parade!

Completed applications are due Wednesday, July 8^th, 2026. This year’s theme is “Out Of This World”.

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.

2025 Winners:

• Winston Piper Memorial Trophy Grand Prize: THRIVE Child Development
• Best Corporate Entry: OLG – A Stellar Celebration of Community
• Best Corporate Entry, 2nd Place: The City of Sault Ste. Marie – Space Jam presents “The Sault Squad”
• Best Community Entry: Sault Surge Aquatic Team – The Surge Splash Down
• Best Community Entry, 2nd Place: Scouts Canada
• Best Entry Depicting Theme “Out of This World”: GFL Environmental – Mission: Green Frontier
• Best Entry Depicting Theme “Out of This World”, 2nd Place: United Way – United Way SSM’s “Building a New Hope”
• Best Entry Environmentally Friendly Transportation: Sault Locks Tour – Beercycle Pedal Pub