How to March in a President's Day Parade

A 1968 law commemorates the third Monday in February as the commemoration of George Washington's birthday, but many states have dubbed it President's Day. If you would like to march in your town's President's Day parade this year, follow these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Find out the requirements in your local area for the parade. Some cities may require that groups belong to an official organization or that they have a certain number of members. Get information on any fees that may be required and the deadlines for registration. Follow the guidelines of the sponsoring organization.
2. Contact the members of the group you'd like to accompany you in the parade. Ask the members who can be vailable for the parade. Since President's Day is not a holiday weekend during which most people travel, you should find a decent number of your group members who want to participate.
3. Plan a float or signs if you plan on walking. President's Day honors the birthdays of Washington and Abraham Lincoln and celebrates the service of all past U.S. presidents. Your group's theme must relate in some way to the holiday. Contemplate ways in which you would like to pay tribute to these men who have served the country.
4. Complete all forms and pay all fees. Get a confirmation of your group's participation, such as a receipt or assigned slot number. Parade organizers can get overwhelmed with work, particularly during crunch times, and you must ensure that your paperwork does not get lost.
5. Confirm participation with your colleagues and give them general advice on marching in any parade. Ask them to wear light-colored clothing because it reflects light the best and keeps them cool. Tell them to drink plenty of water or sports drinks to keep hydrated. Make sure they know the physical requirements of marching in the President's Day parade.
6. Meet all participants within your group at your assigned spot 15 minutes prior to normal arrival time once the day arrives.