It’s time to get ready for Juneau’s Fourth of July parade.
The 2014 theme is “I love a parade.”
Parade Director Jean Sztuk says 29 participants had signed up as of Monday, ranging from color guards to political candidates.
Entry forms are available at the Valley Library in the Mendenhall Mall and Cycle Alaska downtown. To be eligible for awards, entries must be turned in by Wednesday.
Long-time Juneau resident Dick Garrison will be grand marshal. For the past 60 years, he’s played his trombone in the volunteer parade marching band.
Parade entry fees range from $15 for animals to $75 for floats and big rigs. Active military, color guards and youth are free.
There’s an extra fee for late entries.
Float participants can choose the categories in which they want to compete, such as best use of theme, most Alaskan, most patriotic, or best commercial float.
Vehicle categories are custom, decorated, or best historical vehicle. This year, parade organizers have introduced a watercraft category for boats, jet skis, inner tubes or life jackets.
Marching units will be judged on their energy level.
