The Grande Parade Trophy Presentation honors the remarkable effort, creativity, and enthusiasm shown by this year’s parade participants. Awards are presented across various categories, with evaluation criteria that include presentation and originality. The All-American Judges Association oversees the judging of our parade. Parade Chairman Mario Cipriano, along with members of the Corn Festival Committee, will present the trophies.

Award Categories:

• 🏆 Best of Parade
• 🏡 Mayor’s Trophy – Residence Only
• 🥁 Senior Corps – 1st & 2nd Place
• 🥁 Junior Corps – 1st & 2nd Place
• 🥁 Juvenile Corps – 1st & 2nd Place
• 🎖 Best Color Guard
• 🎶 Best Band
• 🚗 Best Antique Vehicle
• 🤹 Best Novelty Unit
• 🏢 Best Commercial Unit
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Best Non-Commercial Unit
• 🐎 Best Animal Unit
• 🌽 Great Corn Award – Visitors Only
• 🏆 Chamber of Commerce Business Trophy (For a business operating in North Ridgeville)
• 🎉 Best Float

Notes:

• Winners are announced at the Main Stage and invited to receive their trophies in person.
• Winning units are encouraged to pose for photos at the Corn Festival backdrop.
• Official results will be published on the festival website and social media within 24 hours.