Celebrating 12 years!
 
 

 

  

 

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. SHARP!

Staging is 9am-10am!
(any groups checking in after 10am may lose their spot
in the parade and instead be added onto the end of the parade.)

Check In Procedure:

 

 Staging is 9am-10am

(Any groups checking in after 10am may lose their intended spot in the parade and

instead added to the end of the parade.)

 

·         Please have your group plan to meet at your assigned staging area.  A staging manager will be available to direct individuals to your
       location if they are lost.

·         Assign one representative of your group to check-in at the check-in booth at 9th and Main Street (Liberty Plaza). 
You will receive your participation bracelets and packet at this booth.

·         When you return to your group, distribute bracelets to each participant to ensure everyone gets one.

·         Please make sure that all members of your group stay together and remain in the designated area.

·         Please keep your group to the RIGHT side of the staging area.  There will be vehicle movement throughout staging.

·         There will be NO changing area, please make sure that everyone in your group comes in the
 uniform/costume they plan to wear in the parade.

 

Parade Rules (as stated on your application) & Directions

·         Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or chaperone.

·         Parents should pre-arrange a pick-up/meeting place incase of separation during the event.

·         Participants need to TOSS candy lightly so it lands on the street in front of spectators and away from the path of vehicles.

·         Entries with animals MUST provide their own “Pooper Scoopers” for the duration of the event.

·         Entries with Motorized Vehicles must provide a copy of their liability insurance with application.

·         Entries with animals must provide a copy of their liability insurance with application.

·         Individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who appear to be will be asked to leave.

·         Clothing, floats, signage or anything else with a message must be appropriate and inoffensive.

·         There are no refunds for inclimate weather.

·         Each participant is encouraged to donate one NEW stuffed animal or toy.

o        Teddy Bears will be collected near the festival main stage.

·         When the parade enters Clackamette Park, please continue forward and circle the park in a counter clockwise direction.

·         Floats may disband and dismantle on the grass, in the  “Disband Area” south of the main stage and petting zoo.

 

 



Staging Line-Up
This may change slightly on the day of the parade.

 

A-1       Oregon City Police Pace Car
A-2       Clackamas County Fire District #1 – Main Engine             & Battalion Vehicle
A-3       Oregon City High School JROTC
A-4       Grand Marshal John McLoughlin
A-5       Mayor Alice Norris & Darlene Hooley

 B-1       Beavercreek Cooperative Telephone
B-2       Cub Scouts Pack 188-520-745
B-3       Congressman Kurt Schrader
B-4       Fill A Stocking Fill A Heart
B-5       Oregon City Trolley

 

C-1       Northwest Community Credit Union
C-2       Prep 4 Kids Bible Classes
C-3       Oregon State Fair Big Tomato
C-4       Zion Lutheran Church Float

 

D-0       Little Caesar
D-1       Oregon City Middle School Combined Bands
D-2       Middle School Flag Team
D-3       Gardiner Middle School Student Council
D-4       Ogden Middle School Student Council

 

E-1       Classic Memories Classic Cars
E-2       Oregon City Children’s Theater Peter Pan
E-3       Cub Scouts Pack 470
E-4       Krispy Kreme 1937 Delivery Truck
E-5       Happy Rockers Square Dancers

 

F-1       West Linn Old Time Fair
F-2       Michelle Beneville
F-3       Red Hat Society Sassy Sisters
F-4       Betsy’s Pet Sitting Service
F-5       Oregon City Children’s Theater Breakfast Club

 

G-1       Oregon City Soccer Club
G-2       American Mother’s
G-3       Gleaners of Clackamas County

 


Welcome to 12th Annual Teddy Bear Parade! We have a few pointers for you to remember while in the parade. Please do your best to support this fun day by observing the following:

  • Please TOSS candy gently into the crowd. Do Not Throw Candy!
  • All entries with tow vehicles and/or animals must provide a copy of their in-force liability insurance with the application form.
  • Parents - pre-arrange a meeting place with your child if you are separated.
  • Children under the age of 10, please bring a parent or guardian along. This is IMPORTANT, so don't forget.
  • If you're wearing clothing (e.g., T-shirts) with a message on it, please make sure it's appropriate and inoffensive.
  • All entries with animals MUST provide their own "Pooper Scoopers" during the staging and the parade.
  • Alcohol and Drug Consumption are NOT permitted and individuals acting under the influence, will be asked to leave the parade.

 

In order to accommodate horse trailers, preparation time and rider safety, there are several guidelines.

  • You will be able to drive into the parking lot near Clackamette Park. (Ramp between OC Shopping Center and Clackamette Dr.) Please make sure that you arrive early, so you have time to organize your group and prepare your entry for the parade. Entries need to be ready to head for staging are by 9:00 a.m.
  • Vehicle escorts will act as pilot cars for equestrian entries, guiding them to the regular staging area for horses (Near section A). The escorts will leave parking area at 9:00 AM.
  • Each entry, whether individual or group, must provide a “pooper scooper” at both staging areas, as well as along the entire parade route. This helps us keep our costs down with City Maintenance Fees.
  • Near the end of the parade volunteers will divert you back into your initial staging area, so you may re-trailer your horses.
  • As per the application, we request that a copy of your liability insurance is provided at the time of registration at least one week prior to the parade.

Thank you so much for your participation. We find that our equestrian entries are some of our most enthusiastic participants.

 


Spectator Parking is Available at the Following Location:
Willamette Falls Community Health Education Center
519 15th Street
Oregon City, Or 97045

Spectators:  Please do not park within the staging area.  If you are dropping off participants at the designated area, please continue out of the staging area and park elsewhere along the parade route.

Parade Participant Parking is Available at the Following Locations:

  • A large lot between 7th & 8th with the entry on McLoughlin.
     This lot will be reserved for parade participants only on that date.  This lot has a stairway access to Main Street.
  • River Crossing lot on 10th & McLoughlin.

Car/Float Entry

  • If you have a car or float in the parade please enter the staging area at one of the following locations
    • 8th & McLoughlin
    • 7th & Railroad Ave.
  • You will not be able to enter the staging area at any other streets.

Parade Participant Drop-Off

  • There is NO Parking in the drop off area, this is only designated for short stops.
  • Participants should be dropped off at the designated Drop Off area on Main Street or 9th Street.
  • Cars dropping off should continue around the block and exit the staging area onto McLoughlin and park outside the staging area.
  • Participants being dropped off should be aware of their meeting location.

Parade Participant Pick-Up

  • Parents should be prepared to meet their children at the Festival Main Stage, where the parade will end, or make a plan for meeting at the end of the parade.

 

If you have any Questions please email info@teddybearparade.com or visit www.TeddyBearParade.com.

 

Jody Day

Teddy Bear Parade Coordinator
503-577-0672