The annual Start of Summer Parade is Saturday, June 15 beginning at 11:00am.
This is a big opportunity to make families and future rowers aware of our program. We want to go big and loud to build awareness and support recruiting. All team members are expected and encouraged to walk in the parade.
meeting:
We enter the parade at Wolverine and E Main Street. We’re group number 83. Look for the numbers to find our group along the parade route. We will likely be on Wolverine Street to start (see attached map at bottom for our meeting place and route).
When parents drop off their athlete they will have to walk to our designated spot in line. The best place to drop off athletes is at Parkside Elementary Ram Stadium.
Arrival Time:
Students should arrive between 9:45 and no later than 10:15am. Police and city workers will not allow any students or parade participants in after 10:15am. Parking will be a bit difficult to find due to construction downtown.
Attire:
Students should wear Rockford Rowing clothing or RAM pride colors.
If any parents are interested in passing out candy in the parade, let us know. Join us and wear Rockford Rowing/Ram pride colors walk alongside!
Reminders:
Candy must be thrown underhand only. Do not throw overhand.
Do not exit the parade route early.
Be cautious of young children along the parade route (especially if they venture into the street/parade route).
Parade End:
We will end up in the RAM field behind Parkside Elementary. Parents will NOT be allowed to drive on Monroe Street for pickup. If you could plan on meeting your athlete there, we will walk them back to Parkside at the conclusion of the parade.
In case of rain:
The parade will take place rain or shine, plan accordingly for weather.
