Parade units were judged on how they interpreted the theme. Units were awarded cash prizes to show appreciation for their participation.

Marching Bands were awarded a $500.00 stipend for attendance and a certificate for participation. Corina Forcey, class of 2006, from Rice Lake High School surveyed many area school districts related to parade participation. The Aquafest parade committee has sponsorship dollars available to defray the cost of school units participating in the event.

Awards were presented at Rice Lake City Park following the parade. If winners were not present they may pick up the prizes at the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce after June 22, 2006.

Parade judges were Susan, Brent and Kim Barta, Tamra Schindler, Trisha Falstad and Amy Peterson.

The Aquafest committee extends a special thanks to Johnson Bank for sponsoring the parade, Baribeau Implement for use of the reviewing stand, United Building Center for the reviewing stand steps and US Bank for the reviewing stand furniture. The Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce receives credit for the coordination parade unit entries. The committee also appreciates the Barron County Fair Grounds availability for a line-up facility and the Rice Lake Police and Street Departments for protective services.

The parade honored 16 local service clubs that demonstrate the parade theme, "City of Pride", whose members serve as volunteers working for the spirit of the community.

Celebrity Grand Marshall was Brian Gotter of WCCO, morning meteorologist, who has advised the Aquafest Committee for many years on weather issues related to the festival business.