 Be a part of the Gypsum Daze Parade!
Since 1983, Valley Road has come alive with the excitement of the Gypsum Daze Parade—an annual tradition that brings hundreds of people together to celebrate the warm, family-friendly spirit of Gypsum, Colorado.
We invite all organizations to join the Gypsum Daze Parade. Whether you're a local business, school group, or community club, this is a great opportunity to showcase your heritage, talents, services, and hometown pride. Best of all, floats that embrace our parade theme will be eligible to win cash prizes for first, second, and third place!
PARADE THEME: Cowabunga! From Howdy Doody, to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Bart Simpson, Cowabunga expresses excitement or exhilaration, and is equivalent to shouting woo-hoo or something similar. It was later popularized in the surfing community, perhaps due to its similarity to the Hawaiian "kupaianaha," a joyful exclamation of surprise.
For the 2025 Gypsum Daze Parade lets see your creative interpretation of this theme. Maybe its "Cow"-a-bunga, or maybe a Cowboy Luau, or go with a float related to Howdy-Doody, the Ninga Turtles or Bart Simpson. It's all up to you and your creativity.
PRIZES: 1st place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100
JUDGING CRITERIA: Creativity, enthusiasm, and adherence to theme.
PREP & LINEUP: Ridley's Market at 8:15 AM
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