Experience a beloved summer tradition at Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Parade in Burwell! Free to enter and hosted by the Burwell Chamber of Commerce, this long-running celebration invites creative floats, riding entries, tractors, vintage cars, and marching groups to join in the fun. Gather the whole family along the long parade route to catch candy, grab promo items, and cheer on the community-wide spectacle!
How to Enter:
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In Person: Pick up entry forms at the Burwell Chamber of Commerce Office – 404 Grand Ave, Burwell, NE 68823
- Return Forms: Drop off your parade entry form during business hours at our office or place it in the drop box in front of our office anytime.
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Online: Link coming soon!
Online registration closes Friday, July 24 at 10 PM. -
Day Of: Sign up at the registration table at Burwell City Park.
Please bring two copies of your parade entry form. If your entry description is lengthy, print two copies of that as well.
Parade Day Details:
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Line-Up Begins: 8:00 AM at the east entrance of Riverside Park (7th/D Streets)
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Judging Deadline: All entries must report by 9:00 AM to the East Entry of Burwell City Park to be judged.
(Entries arriving after 9:00 AM WILL NOT BE JUDGED!) -
Parade Start: 10:00 AM sharp
Rodeo Parade Route 2026 Bring your creativity, your community spirit, and your best candy toss! Let’s make this year’s Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Parade one to remember!