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Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade

Brought to you buy:  Wallingford Neighborhood Office, Wallingford Community Council, Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Neighborhood Office:  206-632-3165  parade@wallingford.org

Come and March in Seafair’s Oldest Kiddies Parade!!  This will be the 60th annual parade.  Join the Seafair Clowns and their familiies as well as floats, marching bands, dancers, pirates, fire trucks, and much more for this fun event.   This event is all about kids and for kids.   Any child is welcome to join in the parade with or without costume or just come and watch for fun.

Families, groups and individuals are invited to participate in Wallingford’s 2009 Seafair Kiddies Parade. Our theme: Boys and Girls on Parade.  Organize your block or community group into a simple, themed ensemble. Participants are invited to wear costumes, hats and grand ensembles of all descriptions.   Consider wearing costumes from different parts of history.   Think Globally!   Or, just bring garlands of marigolds, other flowers, and colorful streamers for a celebratory touch.  We also want to encourage “original” Wallingford kids who may have a few gray hairs but still feel young at heart.  Did you grow up in the neighborhood, marching in the parade?  If so, we want you there to help us celebrate! Call some of your old friends, or come by yourself.  A group will be assembled that morning.


Download:     Parade application form  A route map   -   Parade/Fair rules

Info for participants:
Staging Area: NE corner of Corliss and N 45th Street (same as last year)
Free Registration: Starting at 9:30 AM at Staging Area
Parade Route: Parade travels west from Corliss to Woodlawn Ave N along N 45th St
Reviewing Stand:  at Wallingford Center, on the southeast corner of N. 45th St. and Wallingford Ave. N.  
Please limit the performance of your routine to 3 minutes or less.
Ending Area:  Woodlawn Ave. N. - N 45th to N 43rd (same as last year)
 
Street Fair : Wallingford Ave. & 45th from 10 AM till 5:00 PM

Please arrive at the Staging Area no later than 10 AM on parade day. The parade forms at N. 45th St. and Corliss Ave. N. (See parade map) The organized large groups (bands, drill teams, etc.) stage south of 45th along Corliss Ave. Kids and small groups will stage north of 45th. Vehicles stage on 45th just east of Corliss. The parade will start promptly at 11 AM.

Pre-registered participants check in at the table with the balloons in the northeast corner of 45th and Corliss in the parking lot when you arrive, and obtain your sequence number and instructions from the Parade staff and Seafair Marshals. The Parade Marshals can assist you with any additional pre-parade questions. Look for the blue uniforms and white Seafair caps.

The parade will disperse on Woodlawn Ave. just south of 45th St. down to 43rd St.  There will also be a Street Fair on Wallingford Avenue between 45th and 44th streets from 10 AM – 5:00 PM on parade day. Your members are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Attached are copies of the parade route map and the parade rules and regulations.

We’re looking forward to seeing you for the parade - please call with any questions at 206-632-3165 or email us at parade@wallingford.org.