2008 Reservation Form

Essential information for units marching in the Westerly Columbus Day Parade, Sunday, October 12, 2008.

THERE ARE THREE ENTRY BOOTHS THIS YEAR:

DIVISIONS 1 THROUGH 5: BOOTH B
Narragansett Avenue & Top Street
Report Time: 12:00 PM

DIVISIONS 6 AND 7: BOOTH C
Narragansett Avenue & Ward Avenue
Report Time: 12:30 PM

DIVISIONS 8 THROUGH 10: BOOTH A
Narragansett Avenue & Bellevue Avenue
Report Time: 1:00 PM

As units confirm their plans to march, the Committee will send out a letter with your division assignment and a time to report to the staging area. Some of that detailed information will be posted here in the next few months. In the meantime, consult the following rules. IMPORTANT NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE WORK GOING ON AROUND THE HIGH SCHOOL, OUR STAGING LOCATIONS WILL BE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. CHECK THE NEW DIVISION STAGING MAP BELOW FOR YOUR DIVISION!

Please review these rules for marchers:

* NO ARTICLES ARE TO BE THROWN FROM FLOATS OR VEHICLES. THIS INCLUDES CANDY. IF YOU ALLOW ITEMS TO BE THROWN, YOUR UNIT MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE PARADE!

* Rain Date is Monday, October 13, 2008, at 1:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, please call our office at (401) 596-7761 after 9:00 am.

* It is mandatory that all groups, organizations, floats or vehicles enter at the Parade Entrance Booths on Narragansett Avenue only!

* Upon arrival at your Entrance Booth, please identify yourself to the Marshal, then proceed to your Division to meet your Division Marshal.

*All Elected Officials will be assigned a position in the Parade line-up. All Candidates for elective office must march at the end of Division 8 or at the end of Division 9"

* Drivers of floats, vehicles and displays should review their units for safety. Please check all equipment throughout the parade route.

* All bands are to be dropped off at the Vose Street entrance (off Granite Street) to the Westerly High School field. Bands should play as much music as possible throughout the march. Buses can pick up their units after the parade at the Central Baptist Church on Elm Street (200 yards after the finish).

* All marchers are reminded to remain in formation throughout the parade.

* Please keep 150 feet between divisions and behind your Division Marshal.

* In the event first-aid is required, contact your Division Marshal. He will respond immediately.

* Anonymous judges will judge entries prior to the start of the parade in the following categories: Best Theme, Most Original and Most Colorful

* The parade reception (for parade participants ONLY) will be held at the Calabrese Club, West Street, Westerly, at 3:30 pm following the parade.