The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Parade Applications now open!
The Parade is one of Weddin Shires most loved community events and a highlight of The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Festival.
Taking place Saturday June 6 at 1.00pm, join us in a spectacular street party in the Main Street that embraces our rich diversity, and celebrates our vibrant community.
We would like you to create a float that celebrates modern Australian life that we have witnessed, which might capture the elements of hardship and despair; courage and fortitude; or compassion and mateship. Our theme is “The World is Full of Kindness”.
Lawson, uses irony to suggest that while people may speak of kindness, true compassion is often absent, especially for the struggling and downtrodden. This aligns with Lawson’s broader themes of hardship, injustice, and the challenges faced by ordinary people.
This year’s theme invites you to Legends and Larrikins.
We encourage you to add to the festival atmosphere and dress as your favourite Legend (…and think close to home) or Larrikin. Be playful, creative, reflective, or symbolic in interpreting, in your own fashion. Let’s embrace the spirit of Grenfell and bring colour and good times to the main street.
It’s free to enter and parade participants are in the running to win:
First Prize: $300
Second Prize: $200
Third Prize: $100
· Organise sponsorship/ prizes for categories:
· 1- Sports and Community.
· 2- Best ….. themed entry.
· 3- Best school entry.
· 4- Best presented car.
· 5- Best presented motorised vehicle.
Judges will look at the following criteria:
· Colour
· Creativity
· Vibrancy
· Uniqueness
· Enthusiasm
· Use of natural or re-cycled materials
· Low or zero emissions transport
· Creating a party atmosphere
Code of Conduct:
To enter The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts 2026 Parade, all participants must adhere to the following code of conduct:
· The parade is a festive occasion to celebrate the lifestyle and community of Weddin Shire and is not to be used to promote any political agenda or as a ground for protest.
· The parade is a fun family event and no discriminating, insulting, offensive or vulgar comments or displays may be presented. Entrants that give offence will not be accepted and risk expulsion from future parades.
· Tractors under 4.5T will be accepted.
· Weddin Shire reserves the right not to accept any presentations that could be damaging to the spirit of the parade.
You can lodge your application to enter a float using the linked form. Terms of Agreement and Parade Rules are also attached. Please return your complete application form by Friday 5 June 2026.
