Press Release
Registration for the Canada Day parade in Fort Frances is now being accepted by calling 274-5634.
This year’s theme is “Sing, Dance, and March to the Music.”
Groups, organizations, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to show their Canadian pride through music and dance, either as a float or as a demonstration while walking along the route.
Entrants from the U.S. also are welcome to participate and show their pride either for Canada or their home country.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three parade participants as selected by a panel of local judges.
Judging will take place prior to the start of the parade.
Participants again will gather at the Shevlin wood yard beginning at 10 a.m. for judging.
The parade then will be led by the OPP and Special Olympians down Front Street starting at 11 a.m.
It will head in a westerly direction past La Verendrye Hospital and end at the municipal parking lot at Nelson Street behind St. Mary’s Church.
Members of the Canada Day Celebrations Committee also will be walking the parade route to solicit donations, which will go towards Canada Day events and the fireworks display.
Co-ordinating this year’s parade will be Randy and Sally Thoms.
Early registration before 4 p.m. on June 30 is required to be eligible for prizes.
