We Serve.
Looks like its going to be the warmest parade day on record! So while we would love to see a sprinkle of snowy dust on Santa’s float, those who are participating will be relieved! Perhaps all the hot chocolate vendors out there should be serving up lemonade??
The Elora Lions have been working tirelessly this week getting our Trophy for Best Float finalized (its stunning!!! thanks to Bear Epp at Jr. Arts Collective on Metcalfe- check her out, her window and shop are amazing, note the moving owls?!) We have judges for both Best Business Float and Best Not-for-Profit float, so get ur engines running folks and put on your best, most creative light show to win the coveted award.
The Trophy will be like the Stanley Cup where you will have the privilege of keeping it for the year, then you will have to give it up to go to next years winner. For the Not For Profit Winner, Lions will be writing a cheque to your group (amount TBA).
Next post will have some photos. See you tonite, Saturday November 26th at 6pm on Metcalfe/ Geddes and finishing up at Bissell Park.
Cheerio
Staci
Huge thanks to our sponsors this year:
| Royallepage RCR Realty Fergus Elora $500 Sponsored Band |
| Ostic Insurance $500 Sponsored a Band |
| Powerbeam $100 |
| Provision $100 |
| Lloyd Scott ent. $250 |
| Deboers $150 |
| Collins Barrow $150 |
| Elora BIA $250 |
| ELora Gorge Hospital $150 |
| Dreamland $250 |
| Mallot Creek $100 |
| Wellington Manufacturing $150 |
| Triton $250 |
| John Morris and Greg Oakes $400 |
| Grant Acheson + Assoc. $250 |
| TD Canada Trust $250 |
| McManus $100 |
| Jennark Homes $300 |
| Elora Building Supplies “RONA” $100 |
| Murray Group $250 |
Unfortunately a misprint in the Wellington Advertiser has confused the community.
We always have the parade the last Saturday of November at 6pm.
The applications are rolling in, make yours count by delivering asap to POB 611 Elora, ON or delivering to 31 Church St. W Elora, (The Elora Pottery, side door mailbox) (ignore the jumping dog)
Last day to sign up is this Thursday November 24th. Please download the forms and read the instructions so that you won’t be turned away.
Good luck decorating this week.
Staci Barron/ VP Elora Lions
After much discussion, we are posting the registration kit for your download convenience.
Please read the entire package first to get yourself familiar with this years expectations of all participants.
All floats must be pre-registered whether you are a not-for-profit or a business.
This years theme is LIGHT UP THE NIGHT for the Saturday November 26th 6pm occaision.
This means, OUT-DO YOURSELVES in the lighting department. This year we are going to be judging the floats with a trophy-like prize for the winners. Of course the winners will be published (Best Business Float, Best Not-For-Profit Float) giving your team extra media exposure.
Elora Lions goal is make the parade better each and every year (this does not translate to longer, just juicier!) and eventually we will have to cap participants so that the parade doesn’t last all night long.
We are so looking forward to seeing what you all come up with this year, so please, don’t delay in sending in your full applications back to us.
Cheers!
Staci Barron
VP Elora Lions
Hey folks, thanks for checking us out!
The date for this years parade is (as always) the last Saturday of November(26th) at 6pm.
We will be posting the parade forms shortly as well as the theme.
If you would like to receive updates without having to check this blog regularly, please sign up for the blog located at the bottom of this page.
We are planning some really exciting modifications this year. Stay tuned!
At the Raceway!
Lots of activities for the kids this year:
Grand River Dance Academy
Elora Pre-school facepainting/tattoos/ play toys
OPP Dogs
more announcements soon.
This year we are going with a minimum $2 donation per person, babes in arms free.
2010 Elora Lions Santa Claus Parade : Songs of the Season is this years theme.
Mark Saturday November 27th 2010 at 6pm in your calendar for the annual Santa Claus Parade.
The theme for this years parade is SONGS OF THE SEASON.
To participate in the parade please fill out a registration form prior to November 25th. Parade Registration2010
You can deliver it to the side mail box of The Elora Pottery + Gallery at
31 Church St. W Elora.
or mail to same address.
Ensure it is received before the due date as this is when all applications will be delivered to Toni Ellis the MC of the event for Cogeco for her review.
While this is a no fee Lions event, there are large costs associated with running this parade successfully ($1500 in band fees alone, publicity, etc.) and we appreciate all donations to ensure the future success of the parade.
To sponsor or contribute to the event, you may fill out this form. 2010 sponsorship program and thank you in advance for your consideration on this. All donations above $100 will be noted in the newspapers, donations of $250 + will have large signs carried by elves in the parade. Cogeco will be replaying the event numerous times over the holidays, allowing your business huge exposure.
Very important to remember, if your entry is NOT lit, you will not be allowed in the parade. No exceptions, including malfunctions just prior to the parade.
Once you have entered, you are to meet us at the Cemetery on South St.
Look for the yellow bus to check in with us. Then line up ready to marshalled. The parade will work its way down David St. – Geddes- Metcalfe- Mill East finishing up at Bissell Park.
Any questions please call Staci Barron @ 846 0586 or Garner Patrick @ 787 0412
eloralions@gmail.com for more questions
