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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Was my Application approved?
    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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
  • When will the Lineup and Staging be ready?
    Our Staging & Lineup information is typically published about 5 days before the parade. 🔗 View 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!
  • Where do we line up on the morning of the parade?
    Visit the Staging, Lineup, and Hospitality page of our website for details. You will find the Staging Brochure with a map of our parade route, as well as the Lineup.
  • What time should I arrive at the Parade?
    Line up begins at 8:00 am. The streets have numbers on each side.
  • How do I get help with checking in the morning of the parade?
    Look for our volunteers in Vests, typically cowboy hats and Pink shirts.
  • How long will the Parade last?
    The Parade runs from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st, 2025
  • Where do I stable my horses?
    The Santa Maria Fairpark is our stable host. For details please contact the Santa Maria FairPark at 805-925-8824
  • Who do I contact with questions about our entry?
    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 document to confirm your participation in the parade. Parade Placement? – Visit our Staging, Lineup & Hospitality 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.
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