The Katy Rice Festival Parade strolls through the heart of Katy on Saturday, October 7th, 2023.

The entry fee is $25.00 for each entry; non-profit groups and schools are FREE. We encourage all parade entries to decorate floats and vehicles, notably with rice, historic, or Katy theme.

We encourage all parade entries to decorate floats and vehicles, notably with rice, historic, or Katy theme. There will be trophies awarded in several categories, including “Best Use of Rice”, “Best in Show” and “Most Creative”. Winners will be announced, and trophies awarded prior to the start of the parade. Due to the duration of street closures, the parade will be limited to 40 entries.