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Trim & Ride Your Bike in Wacousta Memorial Day Parade In-Person

Kids can trim their bikes and ride in the Wacousta Memorial Day Community Parade on Saturday, May 24! We’ll provide red, white and blue patriotic trims (while supplies last) for families to decorate kid’s bikes, wagons, strollers or scooters—and a spot to ride in the parade as we honor and remember with gratitude all those who serve and served our country.

Please Note: Decorating 10-10:45am, parade starts promptly at 11 am. All ages with adult assistance.

Date:: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time:: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: Watertown Twp Hall (Map )
Categories:: Children Families Special Events

What Advance Preparation of supplies are needed? : pre-cut to 3’ lengths, attach garlands/banner in advance with small zip ties, use larger zip ties to attach to bike handle bars, around wagon etc at event.. Keep lengths out of the way of wheels—only paper near wheels.

Arrive very early, set up 2-3 tables in parking lot morning of event. Help folks assess the size of the materials they can use: two flags or pinwheels, hand grip streamers, garland only for tiny bikes, garland/banner combined for larger bikes, crepe paper to attach to body of bike, etc. Enlist parents, to decorate. Plan to have a car with the GLADL signs to follow the kids in the parade watching out for their safety. The other car returns supplies to GLADL, to store for another year.

red and blue crepe paper, banners, flags, pinwheels, patriotic tinsel garland (Doller Tree) cut in 3’ lengths, pair with flag garland cut in 3’ lengths. Tape zip ties, multiple pair kids scissors

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