Parade theme: “All Aboard the Founders Day Express! “
Parade date: Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Lineup and check-in begin at 11:00 a.m. at Handley Park. Judging begins at 11:30 a.m., and the parade begins at 12:00 p.m.
The parade route proceeds from Handley Park to Tyrone Elementary School.
Application deadline: September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Entry fee: $20 per entry. Payment is due only after the application is approved by the Town.
Approved applicants will receive payment and final lineup instructions. Walking groups require prior Town approval. Candy tossing and horse entries are permitted. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. The Town of Tyrone reserves the right to approve or decline entries.
Apply to participate in the Town of Tyrone’s 2026 Founders Day Parade.