Important Parade Information!!!

WHEN:  Parade participants in the Western Festival Parade on April 30 need to meet us AT the staging area at 9 am. 

WHERE:  We are, at this time, given number 19 in the parade and will be waiting on School street off of Elk Grove Blvd (just West of Waterman road).  We should be approximately between Yount and Voos Ct. on School Street.  The parade will end at Elk Grove High School. 

PARKING:  You will not be able to park at the staging area (there are several parking lots on the corner of Elk Grove Blvd and Waterman, so you can park your vehicle after dropping students off if you like).  Please coordinate with friends to have a vehicle waiting at the parade end point and return you if you left a car at the parade start point.  Note that you will not be allowed back in the staging area after 9:45 am because the parade starts at 10 am.

HOW LONG:  The parade typically takes at least 2 hours so anticipate finishing between noon and 1 most likely. 

PIZZA PARTY:  Students will be dismissed from the end of the parade route if you like, but we will also be hosting an after-party with pizza at Newsongs after the parade (please note students will need a ride over), and we will also need help unloading our float.

NEWSONGS SHIRTS OR WESTERN:  We have ordered NewSongs T-shirts in child and adult sizes.  You may sign up for one in the lobby, and we will be distributing the shirts at the float just before the parade.  Suggested donation for shirts is $7.50.  If you would not like to wear a NewSongs shirt, then "western" themed clothing is best.  Cowboy hats are encouraged ::  (Speaking of which, Mr. Michael needs to borrow an adult sized hat that looks appropriate for "Woody" from Toy Story--please let me know if you can help me out)