PARADE

The Lynden Canada Day parade is one of the highlights of our annual celebration. Each year we have 40-50 entries taking part in the event that kicks off our day at 3 PM ( note change! ). Musical groups, local service groups, citizens, businesses and area churches participate in our distinctly small-town parade - we'd LOVE to have you be part of it as well.

 

Parade lineup occurs at 2:15 PM when the parade marshals do their magic at the north end of town. Judging for the parade entry prizes occurs from 2:15 - 2:45 PM. There are different judging categories, each with a cash prize of $100:

• Best 1st time entry

• Best group / organizational entry

• Best commercial entry

• Best individual entry ( excluding groups/organizations )

• Judges' award

To qualify for an award, the parade entry must be received by Jun 24th.

Parade Entry Rules:

• NO WATER TOSSING OR THROWING ANY ITEMS FROM VEHICLES

• ANY HANDOUTS (FLYERS, ETC.) MUST BE PREAPPROVED BY PARADE COMMITTEE AND MUST BE GIVEN ONLY BY WALKERS AT THE CURBSIDE

• NO CANVASSING PERMITTED ALONG PARADE ROUTE BY PARADE PARTICIPANTS

• ELECTRIC CARTS, QUADS AND ATV’S MUST BE DECORATED OR PULLING A FLOAT TO BE ENTERED IN THE PARADE. EXCESSIVE SPEED OR STUNT DRIVING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. FOR INSURANCE REASONS ALL OPERATORS OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS' LICENSE.

You may register for the parade online or by dropping off the printed form at Shearlea Acres at 3826 Governors Rd. just east of Lynden.