For Immediate Release:
April 1, 2008
Contact: Marva
Pelander - Junior Daffodil Parade Coordinator (253) 756-1090
Junior
Daffodil Parade promises to be a “storybook” day
Hundreds
of kids and adults will join in the fun Saturday, April 5
TACOMA
- Don’t let the cold weather fool
you, there are a couple of sure signs that spring really is here — the
daffodils are in full bloom and it’s time for the Junior Daffodil Parade.
Hundreds
of kids, families and friends are putting the final touches on costumes and
homemade floats and getting ready for this annual celebration of kids, fun and
spring. The parade is this Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. in Tacoma’s Proctor
District. It’s the 47th year for the Junior Daffodil Parade; this year’s
theme is “The Daffodil Storybook.”
It’s
one of the largest kids parades in the state. Groups come from all around the
region to take part and join in the fun. Along with kids and floats, you’re
sure to spot school bands, “Magnificent Mutts”, clowns and smiles a mile
wide.
The
Tacoma Little Theatre’s “Triple Threat Academy” is the parade’s grand
marshal. Academy students meet weekly to learn a variety of theatrical skills.
They’ll be marching in the parade dressed as storybook characters. Also, be
sure to show up early to get a good spot and listen to the music of
“Starstruck.” The band, made up of three young girls from Tacoma, will be
performing from 9 -10am at the corner of North 26th and Proctor.
“I
love this year’s theme. Storybooks allow kids to go anywhere and be anyone
they want to be,” says Parade Coordinator, Marva Pelander. “It’s what this
parade is all about. Kids and parents can use their imagination, be creative,
and have a lot of fun. It’s going to be a great day!”
Jr.
Daffodil Parade
April 1, 2008
Every
year dozens of Cub Scout troops, Brownies, Campfire Girls, drill teams, and
school bands take part in the parade. Lots of adults and kids come to watch,
others join in, and everyone has fun.
The
parade starts at the corner of North
28th and Proctor in Tacoma’s Proctor District. The route runs south on Proctor
Street to North 26th and then heads east on 26th for two blocks. There are
plenty of great spots to watch the parade in person and you can watch it on TV
too. Once again this year, the Junior Daffodil Parade is being taped for
telecast on TV Tacoma (cable channel 12) and on cable channel 21 in Pierce
County.
For
more information about the parade, broadcast dates and times, a map of the
parade route, or other information about the festivities go to http://www.jrdaffodil.com/.