Award Categories
Grand Prize
Trophy awarded for the best overall entry, commercial or non-commercial, selected following the parade. This entry must be of a patriotic nature.
Mayor's Award
Non-commercial entry which best depicts the parade theme, chosen before parade begins at the lineup area, between 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.. Winner will be placed behind Mayor’s car in the parade lineup.
Spirit Award
Presented to the entry which best personifies a spirit of dedication, ingenuity, originality, and enthusiasm, and brings the greatest pleasure to and response from the spectators. Awarded by a panel chosen by the Board of Directors.
Director's Award
General award for an outstanding entry in any category. Award winners will be selected by the Directors of the Arlington 4th of July Parade Association.
Ruthe Jackson Memorial Award
May be selected by all judges or any 2 judges in their category. Head Judge must approve. Entry is the most patriotically decorated red, white and blue.
2017 Parade Awards
Congratulations to Our 2017 Parade Winners!
Grand Prize
Arlington Conservation Council
Mayor's Award
Tarrant County College
Director's Award
Jesse's Roofing Services
Ruthe Jackson Memorial Award
The Welcome Table
Spirit Award
Sikh Community of DFW
Youth Float (1st)
Optimist Club of Arlington
Youth Float (2nd)
Arlington–Mansfield Area YMCA
Youth Float (3rd)
BSA Crosstimbers District
Cheerleading (1st)
Juan Seguin Cheer
Cheerleading (2nd)
Sam Houston High School Cheerleaders
Cheerleading (3rd)
Martin High School Cheer
Bicycle Groups (1st)
Slow Spokes DFW Cruiser Club
Classic Car (1st)
Cunningham Family
Small Business (1st)
MwF.Buildingsmith.LLC
Small Business (2nd)
AL PUGH @ COMPANY CPA
Small Business (3rd)
Jesse's Roofing Services
Music Entry (1st)
Arlington High School Alumni Band
Novice Floats (1st)
Arlington Margarita Society
Novice Floats (2nd)
vernon rivers
Novice Floats (3rd)
Larry Beaver Attorney at Law
Mounted Units (1st)
Horsin' Around in Texas Riding Club
Mounted Units (2nd)
Springtown Spurs Riding Club
Mounted Units (3rd)
GM/UAW Riding Team
Unique Commercial (1st)
Zumba International Cristales Salon
Unique Commercial (2nd)
Babe's Chicken Dinner House
Unique NON Commercial (1st)
The World Famous Wellie-ing Elvi
Unique NON Commercial (2nd)
WRUNT
Drill Team (1st)
Bowie Belles
Drill Team (2nd)
Martin High School Sundancers
Drill Team (3rd)
Juan Seguin Starline Dance Team
Commercial Floats (1st)
Star-Telegram
Public Service (1st)
Friends of Arlington Animal Services
Public Service (2nd)
DFW Airport Department of Public Safety
Marching / Walking Unit (1st)
aRoundJoy HoopShack Hoopers
Marching / Walking Unit (2nd)
FIT4MOM Arlignton/Mansfield
Marching / Walking Unit (3rd)
Knights of Columbus
Marching Bands - School Affiliated (1st)
Arlington High School Marching Band
Classic Car Club (1st)
Lone Star Region VCCA
Classic Car Club (2nd)
First Christian Church Arlington
Classic Car Club (3rd)
North Texas Mustang Club
Antique Car (1st)
Arlington Today Magazine
Antique Car (2nd)
Tood Batiste
Antique Car (3rd)
Arlington Historical Society
Non-commercial Floats (1st)
Arlington Conservation Council
Non-commercial Floats (2nd)
Sam Houston High School Alumni Association
Non-commercial Floats (3rd)
Arlington Mustangs
Professionally Built Floats (1st)
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Professionally Built Floats (2nd)
The Welcome Table
Professionally Built Floats (3rd)
UT Arlington