Proudly presented by the Sooke Lions and the District of Sooke.
The fun begins at Evergreen Mall at 4 p.m. with complimentary hot chocolate, hot dogs and cookies. The parade runs from approximately 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Parade Participant Registration
Local businesses and community groups are invited to participate in the parade! Please complete the PARADE APPLICATION and email the completed form to stevelawrence@shaw.ca.
Important notes:
- The parade is held in the early evening, please LIGHT UP your float and yourselves for maximum visibility.
- Participants are asked, in the event of an emergency, to move to the right-hand side of the road to allow vehicles to pass.
- If giving out treats, they must be individually wrapped and please hand them out: DO NOT throw them or have people enter the parade route to pick them up.
- Move at a slow but steady pace keeping a constant distance between yourselves and those in front of you.
- Direction and who to follow is designated by the marshalls on-site at the Sooke Elementary parking lot.
- Children’s groups (i.e.: sports, schools etc.) must be accompanied by a designated chaperone who will be responsible for the group. For the safety of participants, please drop off all marchers at the rear parking lot of the School leaving the front lot for vehicles.
Parade Route
The parade starts at 5 p.m. from Sooke Elementary and travels along Sooke Road/Highway 14. Parade participants travelling by foot will disburse on Townsend Road; vehicles will disperse on Otter Point Road.
Parade Spectators
Please stay off of the road to allow appropriate space for vehicles, including large trucks travelling in the parade. Delineators will be in place, keep back and enjoy the parade as it passes by.
