Hopkins County Dairy Festival - Parade Day
June 6, 2026, 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM (America/Chicago)
Parade Day
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This day has multiple events. The most important is attending the parade, as we will be opening it.
Required: completed Activity Permission Slip (Fillable Form 60-80); Emergency Information (Fillable Form 161).
0530 Balloon Rally at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 Shannon Rd E, Sulphur Springs
0915 Check-in for parade, near Buford Park, in downtown Sulphur Springs (see map inset at right)
~1200 - 1630 Squadron get-together for a light lunch and games
1630 Return to Shannon Oaks Church for Freeze Off and Balloon Rally
Transportation: those details are being refined, but as of now, the van will go from the end of the parade, to the Cummings’, back to Shannon Oaks Church for the evening Balloon Glow.
UOD Balloon Rallies: jeans, squadron t-shirt, sturdy shoes and gloves
Parade: Blues, Corporate, ABUs, depending on assignment
Personal Supplies: hydration, sunscreen
Check-out: at any point you leave an activity, please tell a senior member in attendance.
