Harvest Time Parade
2026: Sunday, October 4th @ 1pm
LOCATION: Downtown Oregon, IL
COMMERCIAL UNIT ENTRY FEE: $50/unit
EACH INDIVIDUAL POLITICAL PARTY: $50/unit
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTRY: no charge
Find parade entry forms here.
The 56th annual AOP Harvest Time Parade (theme TBA) will step off at 1pm from 9th and Adams Street & wind its way through downtown Oregon. Our parade features hired entertainment as well as local marching bands, scouts, unique acts, local businesses, and so much more. We look forward to seeing spectators of all ages fill the streets!
2025 Unit of Honor & Guest of Honor listed below; 2026 TBA
Autumn on Parade’s 2026 Presenting Sponsor TBA
Reserve your seat as early as Sunday morning by setting out chairs/blankets along our parade route. To maintain a safe viewing distance, please stay behind the curb during the entirety of the Harvest Time Parade.
Please Note: during the parade there will not be in/out access from any of our handicapped parking lots, and several side streets will be enclosed by the parade route. Refer to the map below to plan accordingly.
2025
Unit of Honor :
Rock River Center
Please join us in celebrating our Unit of Honor, Rock River Center, as they mark 50 incredible years of dedication to serving our community. For half a century, they have passionately provided essential, life-enhancing services—offering outreach and referrals to families and adults seeking government assistance, Medicare guidance, and vital benefits like prescription support, tax preparation, homemaking, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and volunteer opportunities. Since their founding in 1975,
the Rock River Center has remained steadfast in their commitment to older adults, repeatedly working to ensure they stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit.
2025
Guests of Honor:
Mark Gale & Kevin Wiegmann
It is our sincere privilege to introduce this year’s Guests of Honor, Mark Gale and Kevin Wiegmann. For years, these two remarkable individuals
have been a constant, inspiring force of unwavering commitment, dedication, and boundless energy for Autumn on Parade and our community as a whole. Mark and Kevin see a need, and without hesitation,
they step forward to fill it—not for recognition, but because they truly care. Thank you for your tireless devotion, your heartfelt support, and your incredible willingness to make this festival and our community truly extraordinary!
2025 Harvest Time Parade Winners:
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 – ROCK RIVER UNITED
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 - MARTIN & CO
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 – ENCORE! MT. MORRIS
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 – BALLET FOLK
𝟒-𝐇 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 – CARE-FREE 4-H CLUB
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 – WILDHAVEN
𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 – JOE EDEN
𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭/𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 – OREGON LIL’ WARRIORS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM
𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 – MISS STEPHENSON COUNTY FAIR ROYALTY
𝐉𝐫. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 – ROCK FALLS
𝐒𝐫. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 – AMBOY MARCHING CLIPPERS
𝐒𝐫. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 – JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
𝐒𝐫. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 – DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL
𝐒𝐫. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 – DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL
Thank you to all who participated ! We enjoyed watching you Carving Creativity with Autumn on Parade, & can’t wait to host you all again next year. (Mark your calendars for October 3 + 4, 2026!)