The holiday parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., Sept. 1, in downtown Tahlequah. Deadline for entries is Aug. 27.

Businesses as well as private and public organizations are invited to participate with floats, vehicles, bands and marching units. Entries should emphasize the holiday parade theme - "Celebrating the Seven Clans."

Judges will select the best floats, bands and organizations for the first, second and third place cash prizes. Parade lineup is at corner Muskogee and Grand, with check-in at St. Brigid Catholic Church, 807 Crafton St.

For more information, phone Ginger Brown at (918) 456-0671, Ext. 2675.