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Members of the Nokesville Horse Society participate in many local area parades that may include
  • Washington DC Saint Patrick's Day Parade
  • Nokesville Day, May 17
  • Fairfax 4th of July Parade
  • Haymarket Day, Sept. 20

Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming parade dates

Confirmed NHS Parade Dates:

Fairfax 4th of July Parade
Pre-registration with the Parade Coordinator in advance is required to participate in the parade. This parade is a rain or shine.
Parade Coordinator:
Marian Cloud - NokesvilleCloud9@aol.com -
Volunteers Needed: 2 people to hold banner and 5-7 people to walk along parade route with horses.
Requirements: You must be a NHS member to participate, due to insurance requirements.  Membership applications will be available on the day of the parade.
Negative Coggins is required !
Theme: Patriotic
Dress: Red, White & Blue
Parking:
Plan to arrive no later than 8:00 a.m. Roads become very congested and close at 8:30 a.m..  Additional parking information will be posted soon.
Parade Line-Up Time: TBD - The parade starts at 10:00 a.m., but we will be required to start lining up before that time.
Parade Begins: 10:00 am
 

 

If you or your horse have not participated in a parade, as you may be aware, there are many "scary" things happening that you and your horse need to be desensitized to, including
  • kids running out to pet a horse
  • fire truck and emergency vehicle sirens
  • parade participants throwing candy out to the spectators
  • loud banging drums and marching bands
  • kids with firecrackers and snappers
  • kids on bicycles driving recklessly
  • funny vehicle backfires
  • batons tossed high in the air
  • Clowns, clowns, clowns!

The Clifton Horse Society provides an annual "Bombproofing" Clinic that is highly recommended for anyone wanting to ride in a parade.  This event is usually held in the fall.  Please be sure for the safety of everyone that your horse is prepared for the challenge of riding in a parade.

If you are interested in riding in any of the parades mentioned above, or you know of a parade not mentioned in the list above contact the NHS

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