49th Annual Oak Bay Tea Party Parade

Saturday, June 4, 2011

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's fun run along the parade route organized by Rob Reid of Frontrunners. 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 4, 2011 at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue. All entries must be submitted by no later than May 27, 2011. 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 winners of the 2010 Oak Bay Tea Party Parade are:

Children’s Group:

First Place: St. Patrick Elementary

School Second Place: Chatham District Girl Guides

Third Place: Oak Bay Parent Owned Preschool

Group Entry:

First Place: Western Command Military Vehicle Restoration

Second Place: Victoria MG Club

Third Place: Carnarvon Fireman’s Allenby Baseball/Softball

Community Float:

First Place: Oak Bay Sea Rescue

Second Place: Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Third Place: Oak Bay Tea Party Society

Commercial Float:

First Place: Coast Capital Savings

Second Place: Buddies Toy Store

Third Place: Island Farms

High School Marching Bands:

First Place: Oak Bay High School

Second Place: Lambrick Park School