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Children’s Parade

Once again, kids 12-years-old or younger and their accompanying adults can join all the fun.
Characters in costume, small floats and walkers are all part of the eighth annual Rivers & Spires Festival Children’s Parade.

The theme of 2012 parade is “It’s Your Birthday!”
Date of the Parade: Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Time of Parade: 1:00pm
Line-up Time: 12:00pm
Line-up Location: Kidz Zone/front of First Baptist Church.
Awards & Judging: 12:00pm
Deadline to register is April 13, 2012.

2012 CHILDREN’S PARADE LINEUP

 Police lead out ( Sgt. Brown) in golf cart
Bell ringer—  Autumn Hassell
Theme Banner— carried by Citizen’s Police Academy
Ft. Campbell JROTC Honor Guard
Ft. Campbell JROTC formation
Grand Marshal— Our Red Furry Friend (aka “Elmo”)
Bucky Beaver and friends
Signs for VIP trolley
VIP trolley— Mayors Bowers and McMillan, Director Doug Barber, River Teen Queen, River Queen,
B.OS.S. escorts, Parade judges—Katie Gambill, Cydney Miller, Art Conn
Founding Grand Marshal— Channel 4 Snowbird
The Robot
Individual entry—Katherine William son
Buddy and P’Nut
 Small group entry— Ft. Campbell Girl Scout Troop 916
Ramble the Racoon
Small Group entry— Molly Rauschert
Screamer
Small group entry— Jessica Radford
Former bell ringers and parade committee on Party Station train
Louie the Lightning Bug
Individual entry— Kline Triplets
APSU Governor
Individual entry–Jenelyn Lagos
Dimple the Dumpster
Small group entry— Mary’s  Friends
Trixy
 Teen Advisory Board of Montgomery County Public Library
Sparky
Small group entry— Clarksville Mommies
Large group entry (float)—Girl Scout Troops 2797 and 5000
Chick-fil-a Cow
Small group entry— Temple of Truth Sunshine Band
Lil’Zac— Zaxby’s
Large group entry, walking— “The Band” Marching unit
Little Caesar
Large group entry (float)— H.O.P.E.
Criss Cross–Grace Community Church
Large group entry, walking— Clarksville Christian School
Wendy
Large group entry (float)— Red River Sirens Derby Kids
 Bear— State Farm Insurance
 Large group entry, walking— Girl Scout Troop 2031
Spot— Alicia’s K-9 Kuts
Small group entry (float)— Roshae Harrison
Star Wars Characters
Large group, walking— Kennedy Law Firm
Dare Lion
Shriners clowns
Wildcat— Clarksville High
 Large group (float)— True Live in God Ministries Youth Group
Ft. Campbell JRROTC  formation

For additional information contact Shirley Taylor, secretarytaylor@yahoo.com.

Download the PARADE RULES HERE.

Registration expires: 04/13/12
Quick Facts

  • This event is for individuals, groups and adults supervising children who wish to participate in the annual childrens parade.
  • Participants may walk the short parade route or ride in a float. Floats must be equal to or less than ten feet in length and not more than five feet in width not including the vehicle or adults pulling the float. No full size vehicles allowed. Only adults may operate or pull a float.
  • Children must be escorted through parade route by a guardian or adult. Items may not be tossed from floats. Only medical assistance animals are allowed.
  • Participants are encourage to decorate their floats and dress in costume around the parade theme. The parade will go on rain or shine, so dress appropriately.

Click here to complete a CHILDREN’S PARADE APPLICATION.

Thank you to 5 Star Radio Group for sponsoring the awards. Trophies are sponsored by Sporty’s. Award categories include: Individual, Small Walking Group (2-10 persons), Large Walking Group (11+ persons) and Best Float. Thank you to Sango Florist for sponsoring the floral arrangements.

 

Rivers & Spires is an award-winning FREE festival with live music, interactive entertainment, activities for the kids and great food held in historic downtown Clarksville, Tenn.

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