Question 1

Was my Application approved?

Accepted Answer

When you submit your application through our website, you will receive an automated confirmation email—this means you’re in the parade!

✅ No further approval is needed.
✅ You will only be contacted if we need additional details or clarification.

To verify your entry was received, check our Entrants Received list here:
🔗 View Entrants List(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LOU3VMDtxLbI_h0vIwQP9JlWmHj9W4FC3UbTpMWbJBQ/edit?usp=sharing)

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When you submit your application via snail mail, we will manually enter you into our Entrant database.

✅ No further approval is needed.
✅ You will only be contacted if we need additional details or clarification.

To verify your entry was received, check our Entrants Received list here:
🔗 View Entrants List(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LOU3VMDtxLbI_h0vIwQP9JlWmHj9W4FC3UbTpMWbJBQ/edit?usp=sharing)

Question 2

When will the Lineup and Staging be ready?

Accepted Answer

Our Staging & Lineup information is typically published about 5 days before the parade.

🔗 View Staging & Lineup(https://www.theelksrodeoparade.com/staging-lineup)

Please do not email or call us for this information before it is published, as we will not have it available. Thank you for your patience!

Question 3

Where do we line up on the morning of the parade?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Staging, Lineup, and Hospitality page (https://www.theelksrodeoparade.com/staging-lineup)of our website for details. You will find the Staging Brochure with a map of our parade route, as well as the Lineup.

Question 4

What time should I arrive at the Parade?

Accepted Answer

Line up begins at 8:00 am. The streets have numbers on each side.

Question 5

How do I get help with checking in the morning of the parade?

Accepted Answer

Look for our volunteers in Vests, typically cowboy hats and Pink shirts.

Question 6

How long will the Parade last?

Accepted Answer

The Parade runs from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Question 7

Where do I stable my horses?

Accepted Answer

The Santa Maria Fairpark is our stable host. For details please contact the Santa Maria FairPark at 805-925-8824

Question 8

Who do I contact with questions about our entry?

Accepted Answer

General Inquiries – If you can’t find the answer on our website or in our FAQs, feel free to email us at info@theelksrodeoparade.com.()

Application Received? – Check our Entrants Received (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LOU3VMDtxLbI_h0vIwQP9JlWmHj9W4FC3UbTpMWbJBQ/edit?usp=sharing)document to confirm your participation in the parade.

Parade Placement? – Visit our Staging, Lineup & Hospitality (https://www.theelksrodeoparade.com/staging-lineup)page to see where you’re positioned in the parade. Lineups will be posted about a week before the event and will not be available earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch with theParade Chairman for any questions