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SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us in beautiful and historic downtown Winchester, VA.

97th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival!

$30,000 prize pool!

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 5:30 PM | Firefighters' Parade

Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 1:30 PM| Grand Feature Parade


The 195+ unit 4 division parade features bands from all over the region and east coast, as well as celebrities
and professional bands. The route is approximately 1.5 miles and takes 45 minutes to complete and winds around the
​historic downtown area and ends up at the iconic Handley High School Campus. 
 
We are just a short distance from Washington, D.C. nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. 
We have been rated by Expedia as a “Top 25 Springtime Travel Destination”.  

Awards for both parades will be presented behind the Judges’ Stand on the campus of John Handley High School
(southwest corner of Handley Boulevard and Washington Street) immediately following the Grand Feature Parade on
Saturday evening at approximately 5:00 P.M.  The Handley Campus may be used for relaxation. 
Awards not picked up will be mailed. 
 
There are no fees to participate.   Sample Adjudication forms will be provided once the band has been accepted
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Mardela Middle High School, Mardela, MD 
2023 Sweepstakes Award Winners
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2023 Band Winners
Click here for online band application
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The parade route starts at Cork St and Cameron St and ends at Handley Blvd and Cameron St.
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135 North Cameron Street 
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3863​
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135 North Cameron Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 662-3863