Parade entry deadline is Saturday, June 26!
By Lance Evans, Executive Director
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce
“Community in Action” is the theme for this year’s parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 3. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. We celebrate the people, organizations, and businesses who volunteer, donate, create and do so much for our community. Truly, a Community in Action!
Our Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are two people who have been community members in action for many years – Dick & Velma Doty. This year the Chamber is providing cash prizes for the best floats in the parade! We want you to be creative … have some fun with your entry.
First Prize is $250 … Second Prize is $150 … and Third Prize is $100! To be eligible for these prizes, your float needs to be built on a vehicle, or towed behind one. The judges are looking for creativity, entertainment value, and representation of this year’s theme (Community in Action). Please be sure to enter, even if it’s not a float … we have an additional $100 prize for Best Entry (non-float).
Download a copy of the ParadeEntry&Guidelines . Copies are also available from the Chamber office, or from the Chamber website. Entries must be accompanied by a signed copy of the guidelines, and the entry fee of $10.
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