Wenatchee Apple Blossom Grand Parade Winners

The 2025 Apple Blossom Festival Grand Parade in Wenatchee attracted thousands of spectators on Saturday, May 3rd.

The Festival has announced the official award winning entries for floats, equestrian groups, specialty units and marching bands.

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The Grand Sweepstakes Award went to Manson Apple Blossom Festival for most outstanding float in the entire parade. Manson celebrates the 105th Apple Blossom Festival May 9th-10th

The Miss Sunnyside Court float earned the Community Sweepstakes Award

Awards were also presented to the entries from Deer Park (Spirit of the Festival), the Washington State Event Center (Stemilt Sponsor's Choice), the Jefferson County Rhododeron Festival (Golden Apple) and Capital Lakefair (Royalty Choice)

The Miss Moses Lake Roundup and Ellensburg Rodeo Posse were chosen as top equestrian units and the Little Miss Rodeo Champions Of America, Taya Asmussen was recognized as "Most Original Clean-Up Crew"

Specialty unit awards were given to Wenatchee Valley Humane Society's “Canine Royalty”, Leavenworth's Bavarian Babes, Bros, & Brauts Scooter Club, Lone Peak Overland,and Wenatchee Outdoors.

2025 Stemilt Grand Parade Marching Band Awards

Wenatchee does not participate in band awards as the host.  Sweepstakes winner and Best Drum Major awards are presented to best overall, regardless of division.

Best Overall Drum Major: Wenatchee High School Golden Apple Band and Color Guard

Bands Sweepstakes: Mariner High School Marching Band

Band Classification Awards 
4A
1st Place: : Kennedy Catholic High School Lancer Marching Band and Color Guard
2nd Place: South Kitsap High School Marching Band

3A
1st Place: Stanwood Spartan Band and Colorguard
2nd Place: Bethel High School Marching Band

2A
1st Place: Eastmont High School Wildcat Marching Band
2nd Place: Quincy High School Marching Band

A
1st Place: Manson High School Trojan Marching Band

Drill Team Awards
4A
1st Place: Kennedy Catholic High School Lancer Marching Band and Color Guard

3A
1st Place: Wenatchee High School Applettes
2nd Place: Stanwood Spartan Band and Colorguard

2A
1st Place: Cashmere High School Bulldog Marching Band
2nd Place: Sunnyside Grizzly Marching Band