Please note: you will receive an email with detailed information about your group's line-up number and specific check-in time and location, closer to the event date.
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Groups with a vehicle or float will be pre-assigned a check-in time and arrive at the check-in tent located at the corner of 2nd Ave SE and SE 8th Ave. Groups will be given a numbered sign indicating their order in the procession and where they should assemble in the staging area.
5:00 pm
An official from University Health and Safety will inspect parade float entries to ensure all guidelines in our Float Safety Checklist are met.
5:45 - 6:00 pm
Walking entry check-in
Groups who will walk in the parade will be pre-assigned a check-in time and arrive at the check-in tent located at the corner of University Ave. and 11th Ave SE. Groups will be given a numbered sign indicating their order in the procession and where they should assemble in the staging area.
6:00 pm
Parade dignitary check-in
Dignitaries will report to the check-in tent located at the corner of University Ave. and 11th Ave SE before being led to their designated parade vehicles.
6:15 pm
Groups prepare to begin parade procession onto University Ave.
Parade staff and volunteers will direct groups in the procession line up to begin moving once event starts.
6:30 pm
Parade begins
Groups will be directed onto University Ave. and must hand off their numbered sign to the Parade Coordinator before proceeding down University Ave., to ensure that the line-up order is maintained.
7:30 pm
Parade ends
At the end of the route, groups will be directed by Parade staff and volunteers to turn right onto Walnut St. to exit the procession. No stopping or lingering will be permitted, in order to prevent bottlenecks at the end of the route.