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.
2016 Parade Awards
Congratulations to Our 2016 Parade Winners!
Grand Prize
Arlington–Mansfield Area YMCA Nature Explorers
Mayor's Award
Optimist Club of Arlington
Director's Award
Mansfield Sand & Select
Ruthe Jackson Memorial Award
SPJST Youth Club 183
Spirit Award
WRUNT
Professionally Built Float (1st)
UT Arlington
Youth Float (1st)
SPJST Youth Club 183
Youth Float (2nd)
Arlington–Mansfield Area YMCA Nature Explorers
Cheerleading (1st)
Juan Seguin High School
Cheerleading (2nd)
Sam Houston High School
Cheerleading (3rd)
Martin High School
Antique Car Clubs (1st)
Todd Batiste
Antique Car Clubs (2nd)
Lone Star Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Antique Vehicles (1st)
Perrine Family
Small Business (1st)
Carnival Costumes
Small Business (2nd)
Jesse's Roofing Service
Small Business (3rd)
MwF.Buildingsmith.LLC
Music Entry (1st)
Arlington High School Alumni Band
Music Entry (2nd)
Sam Houston High School Alumni Band
Novice Floats (1st)
America Heritage Girls Texas 1221
Novice Floats (2nd)
Martin High School Football Booster Club
Equine (1st)
Horsin' Around in Texas Riding Club
Equine (2nd)
Arlington Police Mounted Unit
Equine (3rd)
North Texas Miniature Equestrian Driving Club
Unique Commercial (1st)
Texas Bike Cab
Unique NON Commercial (1st)
The World Famous Wheelie-ing Elvis
Unique NON Commercial (2nd)
DFW international Airport –Public Safety
Unique NON Commercial (3rd)
The Welcome Table Christian Church
Drill Team (1st)
Martin High School Sundancers
Drill Team (2nd)
Sam Houston High School Tex-Annes
Drill Team (3rd)
EverDance Studio
Commercial Floats (1st)
Texas Appliance
Commercial Floats (2nd)
Arlington Board of Realtors
Commercial Floats (3rd)
Fiesta Mart L.L.C.
Marching / Walking Unit (1st)
Knights of Columbus
Marching / Walking Unit (2nd)
aRoundJoy HoopShackers
Marching / Walking Unit (3rd)
Mansfield Pickle Queens
Classic Car Club (1st)
Al's Hamburgers and Clubs
Classic Car Club (2nd)
First Christian Church Arlington