Parade Timeline

• Initial Invitation

• Initial invitations will be mailed by Labor Day.
• Each participant must be specifically invited to be part of the parade!
• Invitees who accept must register by completing a Participant Information Sheet either by mail or on this website at the “Joining the Parade” section.

• Acknowledgment

• When a completed Participant Information Sheet is received an acknowledgment will be sent to the participant.
• Within 48 hours if submitted on line and within ten calendar days if submitted by mail.

• Informational Meetings

• Orientation and Q&A for participating parade units.
• Mondays: November 17, 2008; December 15, 2008; January 5, 2009 & February 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at Lee Center (1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria)
• You may arrange for a special meeting at a different time and/or location by contacting the parade director via gwparade@gmail.com.
• These meetings are not required!

• Late Registration

• If your Participant Information Sheet is received after February 2, 2009 it will be considered a late registration.
• We will always make every effort to accommodate everyone who wants to be part of the Parade, however...
• You may have to pick up parade vehicle passes or other items that are normally sent by mail.
• Your marching unit may not be published in general parade publicity or official information
• Adequate Parade Patches and special (close-in) parking cannot be guaranteed.

• Final Orders & Mailing

• On February 5, 2009 the final Order of March will be made.
• Orders will be mailed to all Parade Units and posted to the "Order of March" section of the website.
• All Vehicle and Parking Passes will be mailed on this date.