COVINGTON — The Fort Rowdy Gathering seeks nominations for the grand marshal of the festival’s 25th Gathering, Labor Day weekend, 2017.

Nominees should be Covington-area residents who have shown continuing support of the community, either in public activities or quietly in the background. Nominees may be private citizens, business leaders, individuals, couples or groups.

All submissions should include the nominee’s name and phone number, why they should be considered — such as things they have done or accomplished for the community — and the nominator’s name and phone number.

Submissions should be mailed to Fort Rowdy Gathering, P.O. Box 23, Covington, OH 45318, and must be received no later than March 20.