51st Annual Oak Bay Tea Party Parade

Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Tea Party Parade is an Oak Bay tradition. Beginning on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Windsor Park, the parade winds through the streets of Oak Bay, ending at Willows Park about 45 minutes later (see parade map).

Before the parade, at 10:15 a.m., watch the Mad Hatter Fun Run along the parade route organized by St. Patrick's School. Better still, take part! Entry forms at Frontrunners. Proceeds from the Fun Run go to the Victoria Cool-Aid Society.

Now, back to the Parade. Trophies will be awarded in the following categories:

• Children's Group

• Group Entry

• Marching Band

• Community Float

• Commercial Float

Winning entries will be announced shortly after the parade during the Opening Ceremonies of the Tea Party at 12:30 p.m. in Willows Park, so please ensure that your entry is represented.

Application Forms and information sheets available April 8, 2013 at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue. All entries must be submitted by no later than May 28, 2013. Downloads available of the Entry Form, Parade Rules and Parade Route Map.

There is a $30.00 entry fee for Commercial entries, Community entries no fee. Please enclose a cheque made out to: Oak Bay Tea Party Society. Thank you, and thanks again to our volunteer parade chairman, RICK HAWES.  Any questions about the parade, call Rick Hawes at 250-598-7798.

The 2013 Oak Bay Tea Party Parade Order is: TBA

For ease of Parade Marshalling, please see:

Thank you to all the participants have fun and good luck!