Celebrate Wellfleet's Workers in the 2021 Parade!

The Wellfleet Chamber has begun prepping to "Celebrate Wellfleet's Workers" at the Labor Day parade! We hope that you will come out as participants and spectators, and join us in celebrating the important contributions our workers and laborers lend to the strength, prosperity and character of our small community, all year long.

On Saturday, September 4, 2021, the Antique Car Parade will start at 9:30am followed by the Float Parade at 10:00am. The Parade route starts at the Wellfleet Town Pier, runs up Holbrook Avenue, turns right on Main Street, continues up Main Street, turns right on East Commercial Street, and ends where it began at the harbor. The Judge's stand will be located on the lawn of the Town Hall.

Please read the guidelines below to keep the revelry safe and enjoyable for all, and use the form below to register if you plan to participate.

We are so grateful for all who have participated and joined the revelry in the past, and for those who can make it this year to celebrate our workers and community!

ARRIVAL AND LINE-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Please arrive and begin lining-up for the Float Parade by 8:30am at the Wellfleet Town Pier parking lot.
Antique cars are not required to register and should arrive and assemble at the Mayo Beach parking lot between 8-8:30am.
Upon arrival at the Town Pier for the float parade, check-in with the Chamber volunteers at the front of the line. Volunteers will also walk the line-up to check-in floats for day-of registration.

FLOAT PARADE PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

The theme of this year’s parade is “Celebrating Wellfleet’s Workers”!
In the spirit of the parade, if you plan to march or ride your vehicle in the float portion, you are strongly encouraged to dress-up according to the theme, or decorate yourself and/or your vehicle in patriotic red-white-blue.
The order of the parade procession will be based upon your place in line as you arrive.
During the parade, participants should pause only in front of the judges stand, so gaps can be eliminated.
If throwing candy, beads or other small items from a vehicle or trailer, you are required to provide at least two spotters (one or more on each side of float) for safety.
Regarding water, please be respectful of parade viewers and their property. No water guns, garden hoses or water is to be sprayed on parade viewers.

AWARDS

The Grand Prize winner will be judged based on the theme, “Celebrating Wellfleet’s Workers”. There will also be awards in the following categories: Best Commercial Business, Best Non-Commercial Business, Best Float with Children, Most Patriotic, Best Family Float, Best Float with Music, Best Bike. Winners will be recognized via email and social media the afternoon following the parade.