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Welcome To The Children's Parade
 

Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

Raindate: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

The Children's Parade is organized by the members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Dillsburg American Legion.

Click Here for Printable Parade Registration Form

 
         
This Year's Parade Co-Emcees: John Kitner and Victoria Leininger
         
Parade Sections
 
Section 1
 Halloween Land (Individual) - Up to and including age 8
 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 2
 Halloween Land (Individual) - Ages 9 to 14
 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 3
 Halloween Land - Group (2-9 participants)
 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 4
 Wheel Land
 

Best decorated vehicle (Pushed, pedaled or pulled by costumed owner)

 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 5
 Creative Fantasy Land (Individual) - Up to and including age 8    
 

(Best costumed Mother Goose, TV, Movie or Fantasy Character)

 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 6
 Creative Fantasy Land (Individual) - Ages 9-14  
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 7
 Creative Fantasy Land - Group (2 - 9 Participants)  
 

(Best costumed Mother Goose, TV, Movie or Fantasy Character)

 
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 8
 Land of Many - Best Costumed Group (10 or more)  
  1st:$30 2nd:$25
3rd:$20
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 9
 Land of the Free - Best Patriotic Individual or Group  
  1st:$20 2nd:$15
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 10
 Never Never Land - Best Costumed Marching or Performing Group (10 or more)  
  1st:$30 2nd:$25
3rd:$20
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 11
 Float Land - Best decorated float  
  1st:$30 2nd:$25
3rd:$20
4th:$10 5th:$10  
         
Section 12
 Pet Land - Most original theme with your pet animal  
  1st:$15 2nd:$12
3rd:$10
4th:$10 5th:$10  

 

Parade Rules and Regulations
1. 
CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE CHILDREN'S PARADE.  Any child who has been pre-registered, using the forms appearing in the DILL PICKLE and local newspapers, may pick up their number at the registration center between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. the night of the parade.
   
2. 
CHILDREN'S PARADE REGISTRATION WILL BE AT ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FROM 4:30 TO 6:00 P.M.  PLEASE BE PROMPT.  Registration for the rain date will be at the same location from 12:00 to 1:15 P.M.
   
3. 
NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
 
4. 
ENTRANTS LIMITED TO CHILDREN UP TO AND INCLUDING 14 YEARS OF AGE AS OF PARADE DATE.
 
5. 
ALL CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
 
6. 
Any child wishing to march in the parade but not be considered for a prize will not be required to register.  However, any child not wearing a number will not be eligible for prizes.
   
7. 
JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PARADE AT ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH PARKING LOT BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 6:15 P.M.  IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ALL CONTESTANTS BE LINED UP IN THE RIGHT SECTION BY 6:15PM. FINAL JUDGING WILL BE AT THE JUDGES STAND. ALL JUDGES' DECISIONS WILL BE FINAL.
 
8. 
Prizes will be awarded by number which must be obtained and attached at the registration center.
 
9. 
Parade will form and start near intersection of South Baltimore and Hanover Streets.  Then will proceed down South Baltimore Street, ending at the Post Office.  In order to be eligible for a prize, entrants must complete parade route.
 
10. 
All pets must be in Section 12, Pet Land.  Pets must be leashed or caged and controlled by parade participant and an adult at all times.  The participant is responsible for pet clean up.
 
 
11. 
Prize winners will be announced at the judges' stand immediately following the parade.  Prize money will be mailed by check.

:: The Jaycees will serve refreshments after the parade ::

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to call
Janet Sanderson at 432-4876.
 

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