Join us for the annual Santa Parade in Rockford, where the Rockford Rowing Team will proudly march to spread holiday cheer and showcase our growing rowing program!

Schedule:

• 9:45–10:00am - Meet at the boat trailer

• 10:00–10:30am - Decorate the boat trailer

• 11:00am - Parade begins

Parking:

Possible areas to park: Administration Building, behind Parkside Elementary at RAM Field, Rockford Baptist Church, and Wolverine World Wide parking lots.

Drop-off:

Rowers can be dropped off at Parkside Elementary and then walk to find our trailer in the lineup. We will know our lineup number the week of the parade and will share on SportsYou as soon as available.

Candy:

• Rowers: please bring candy to share during the parade. We need at least 5,000 pieces of candy to last through the entire parade route.

• Rowers walking in the parade should toss the candy on the ground toward people. Please do not throw it.

• We will have wagons to carry the candy during the parade for rowers to refill from.

Additional details:

• Rowers should wear Rowing gear or Christmas attire (but NO Santa suits). Santa hats, elf hats, bells, or anything festive.

• The Santa Parade is mandatory for all spring and fall rowers, from Novice through Varsity (if in town and do not have prior commitments).

• Summer and fall Middle School rowers are welcome and invited walk with us during the parade.