Become A Parade Participant
2025 eSTEAM Sumter Festival Parade — Apply Now!
We’re excited for the 2025 eSTEAM Sumter Festival Parade on Saturday, October 4, 2025!
This year’s parade will once again bring high energy, creativity, and community spirit to downtown Sumter – and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
📅 Important Details:
Application Deadline: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Check-In Time & Location: 8:30–9:15 AM at the Sumter Judicial Center/Sumter County Library Parking Lot (111 N. Harvin Street)
Route: 4 easily walkable blocks – golf carts are allowed, but no motorized vehicles.
Note: Candy may be handed out, not thrown. No political materials are permitted.
If your organization has multiple groups participating (e.g., Band, Cheer, Sports Team), please submit a separate application for each group.
📝 Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBUQ7ottCbjxE9JkQUSVQg59m4Q_jLb1OULmNVOfvA6nEk9g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106518086401384559682