Shakopee Derby Days 2011 Parade
- When: Sunday, August 7, 2011, starting at 1:30 p.m. NEW PARADE ROUTE THIS YEAR!
- Theme: Fairy Tales
- Parade Chairperson: Lois Weckman (952-445-5712)
- **Entries due by JULY 10**. NO refunds will be given after JULY 10. This event will proceed despite rain, shine, or heat.
THERE IS A CITY OF SHAKOPEE ORDINANCE WHEREBY NO ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE THROWN FROM A MOVING UNIT, NO EXCEPTIONS! This includes squirting water guns, throwing candy/beads/merchandise, etc. from units. Units found to be in violation of this WILL be removed from the parade route and not invited to return the following year. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE ENFORCED AGAIN THIS YEAR!
Note: PARADE ROUTE HAS CHANGED. It will start from Sweeney Elementary School (1001 Adams Street South) – on corner of Adams Street/Marystown Road and Tenth Avenue West. Staging will be held near Sweeney Elementary and Lions Park.
Check-in
Take Highway 169 South to Marystown Road. You are now on the ramp. At stop sign take a right and proceed past the tennis courts, swimming pool, and Lions Park. Sweeney Elementary is located on the right. Signs will be posted.
Designated Set-up Times
Designated set-up times will be given; however, if you feel you need more time you may start no earlier than 11:00 a.m. on parade date. Please note that units are placed as needed and NO spots are guaranteed; however, if you have a circumstance requiring special placement, please note that in your participation form. The Parade Chairperson will make every attempt to accommodate requests for placement; however, there can be no guarantees due to placing various parade units. Parade Chairperson or designee can make line-up changes if necessary.
PLEASE keep in mind that the areas we are using for staging are local departments, and in order for us to maintain a good rapport with them, we must make all attempts to return their lots to their original state. The parade day is a busy time for all of us, and if even one unit does not clean up their area, this can cause a hardship for everyone involved. Thank you for your help and understanding in this matter.