Parade

48th Annual Oak Bay Tea Party Parade

Saturday, June 5, 2010

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 5, 2010 at the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue. All entries must be submitted by no later than May 28, 2010. 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 in the various categories in the 2009 Oak Bay Tea Party Parade were:

Best Commercial Float: 

  1. Thrifty Foods Fairfield
  2. Island Farms
  3. Beacon Hill Children's Farm

 Best Community Float:

  1. Royal Victoria Yacht Club
  2. Chatham District Girl Guides
  3. Oak Bay Figure Skating Club

 Best Group Entry:

  1. Western Command Military Vehicle Restoration Society
  2. Zonta Club of Victoria
  3. Star Wars Clubs

 Best Children's Group:

  1. St. Christopher's Montessori
  2. Willow's Elementary
  3. Victoria Children's Choir

 Best Marching Band:

  1. Oak Bay High School Marching Band
  2. Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums
  3. Lambrick Park Secondary Marching Band

Thank you for all the participants in the 2009 Oak Bay Tea Party Parade and we look forward to seeing you again this year!

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