Judging and results
Awards
How entries are judged, who judges them, and what the awards are.
How entries are judged
Judges sit in the TD Bank parking lot at the corner of Durham and Elm. One hundred points in total, in four categories. Make sure your entry number is showing as you pass.
Floats
- Originality
- Design
- Costumes
- Decoration and lights
- Theme
- Music
- Use of the whole float
Bands
- Night appearance
- Musical ability
- Choice of music
- Marching
Marching groups
- Precision
- Originality
- Night appearance and costumes
Children’s Choice
Voted by the children watching, not the judges. It is the award every float captain actually wants, and it has never once gone to the most expensive entry.
This year’s judges
The panel is refreshed every year.
| Judge | Role |
|---|---|
| Chief Sara Cunningham | Greater Sudbury Police Service |
| Mark Gentili | Editor, Sudbury.com |
The awards evening
Trophies for every award category, handed out by our honorary chairs. Winners are invited once the results are in.
- When and where
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the Tom Davies Community Centre. We ask invitees about accessibility requirements, so tell us what you need when you RSVP.
- Who
- By invitation — one float captain and a guest per entry, judges, sponsors and committee.
Invitees receive a personal RSVP link by email closer to the date, which asks about attendance, guest count and any accessibility requirements.