Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration Parade

Sign up to join us in the Pingree Grove Independence Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, July 12th (line-up at 3 PM, parade starts at 4 PM, parade lasts less than an hour and is about 1 mile long). Bring your own flag to carry (we have some to share if you don’t have one) and we will supply the candy to toss. Golf carts are welcome too! Can’t walk a mile? Let us know – we should be able to secure you a seat in the car we have or a golf cart.

SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/qxkN4izThyTA1vse9  WE NEED YOU!!!

Remember, this is our debut as a club – we need as many to participate as possibly can. Brent, Phil, and Leslie have invited other area clubs to join us as well as elected officials. PLEASE, invite your like-minded friends & neighbors to join us that day! Use the link above to sign up so we have a way to communicate any updates (line-up number, etc) with those participating. 

Parade Details

Pingree Grove July 12th 3pm lineup, 4pm start details for those interested in joining us:
Your Staging number is 16

Parade Route:
The parade route will run approximately 1.5 miles from Alta Vista & Lake Bluff (High Point) to the Charter School @ Cambridge Lakes Drive & Wester Blvd

Parade Staging area:
The parade staging area will be in High Point Subdivision on Lake Bluff ln, Broadland & Prospect beginning at 3:00 PM. All parade vehicles MUST enter the staging area heading East on Lake Bluff Ln, Parade traffic must follow the same flow for drop off of any patrons. Upon entry into the staging area directions will be given by Volunteers on Alta Vista (by park). PLEASE follow their instructions and remember they are volunteers.

If you have multiple vehicles in your group, please plan to arrive together so you can be lined up together in the staging area. You must be checked in by a parade volunteer and shown to the proper staging area. Your assigned spot line has been spread out as best as we can with our limited spacing so please try your best to keep any vehicles in your group tightly together. The staging area is a busy place during this time. Please be aware of people in the roadway and moving vehicles. No parking is allowed to be left on these streets. Reminder to keep children out of the middle of the streets, please also do your best to respect the homeowners property.

General Reminders:
Parade Steps off at 4:00 PM sharp. Candy should be distributed by walkers and tossed easily towards the grass/curb area. For the safety of the spectators please do not drop / toss candy in the middle of the street. Parade should never exceed 5 MPH. We have tried our best to spread out walkers, cars, bigger vehicles, golf carts ect. Please be aware of everyone around you. Please do not leave any large Gaps!! We don’t want patrons to think the parade is over due to large gaps in the parade.

BE SAFE & HAVE FUN! THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR PARADE!!!!!

We highly encourage all participants to use patriotic decorations and themes on your parade vehicles and to have FUN!

The Parade Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry at its own discretion.

Thank you for your participation!
Pingree Grove Parade Committee

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