How to Join a Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day, honors the memory of all fallen soldiers. There are many ways to observe this special day. Parades are one of the most popular. Consider joining a Memorial Day procession this year.
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Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to find out where you can pick up an application for entry into the parade. Call well in advance since there may be a deadline for entry forms. There may also be a required fee.
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Plan to follow a parade theme, if there is one. Some communities select a different patriotic theme each year and colors to represent the festivities. Plan your entry accordingly.
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Recruit plenty of help if you are planning to build a large float. You will need to locate a flatbed trailer and a method of pulling it. Extra hands make designing the structure and attending to the details much easier.
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Pay attention to parade lineup times and try to be early. If the procession starts and you're not there yet, they won't wait for you. All entries will proceed in a predetermined order.
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Consider throwing deflated balloons, printed with a Memorial Day symbol to the parade watchers. Have a few pedestrians from your group walk on either side of the float to keep the children from running into the street.
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Request that your parade participants remain on their best behavior during and after the parade. Memorial Day is a time to show respect and pride for our fallen veterans.
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