Judging Criteria and Rating Process

use 1 to 10 for each category, where:
10 is best  –  5 is average  –  1 is worst

Theme (Favorite Holiday Decorations)

How well does the entry reflect the theme of the parade?

Originality

How unique, unusual and different is the entry?

Spirit

How much energy and fun does the entry radiate to the audience?

Overall Appearance

The look and feel of the entry (design, style, use of color, etc)

Unity

How cohesive and coordinated is the unit?