Memorial Day Parade
28th Annual Memorial Parade Photo Gallery
Save the Date: 29th Annual Memorial Day Parade
“The Canoga Park • West Hills Chamber is pleased to welcome all participants to the 29th Annual Memorial Day Parade. This year we bring all the tradition along with some new ideas to make the parade safe and fun as we remember those that gave their lives for our freedom.”
“Saluting the Price of Freedom” Floats, Music, People & Pure Fun!
Monday, May 28, 2018
Opening Ceremony – 10:00am
Parade – 11:00 am
On Sherman Way, starting at Owensmouth through Mason
FLOATS
A mobile patriotic show! The Parade welcomes businesses, Chambers of Commerce, Neighborhood Councils, and Community Organizations, to enter a float. If you are a business think about reaching out to a non-profit group and sponsoring their float!
MUSIC
Brings a parade to life! Bands or choral groups may either march or ride. Help us with the music and reach out to your school, church, military and community organizations with bands. The music, whether vocal or instrumental, must be patriotic and consistent with the USA parade theme.
PEOPLE
Our pride is shown with every participant. People, young and old, marching or riding in the parade, all are a fitting tribute to the families who have sacrificed their loss for our freedom! Groups will have an opportunity to do a short performance during pre-planned parade stops along the parade route.
27th Annual Memorial Day Parade Photo Gallery
- “Salute to Our Fallen”
- Bryce Canyon & Betsy Ross Sea Cadets
- Opening Ceremony
- Opening Ceremony
- Opening Ceremony
- “The Star-Spangled Banner”
- LAPD Captain Maureen Ryan
- Al Mooney, Mooney Industries
- Pastor Jon Barta, First Baptist Church of Canoga Park
- Mark Neudorff, Chamber President
- Cub Scout Troop #246
- LAFD Light Response Unit
- Valley Classic Thunderbird Club
- Liberty Tax Services
- Valley Classic Thunderbird Club
- Boy Scout Troop #642
- Vallarta Supermarkets
- CHP Captain Johnny Starling
- CHP
- CP Elks Lodge #2190
- James Madison Middle School Drum Line
- “Rosie the Riveter”
- Congressman Brad Sherman
- State Assemblymember Matt Dababneh
- Councilmember Mitchell Englander
- HW Allen Plumbing
- Pasadena Pipe & Drum
- Salvation Army
- Salvation Army
- Winnetka Neighborhood Council
- Parade Volunteers
- Greater West Valley Lions Club
- Parade Volunteers
- CP Elks Lodge #2190
- LAFD
- LAFD
- LAFD
- M1165 Humvee – 746 Combat Support Batallion
- Quieres Tacos Way
- JB Roofing honoring Staff Sergeant Felipe J. Lopez
- JB Roofing
- CPIA
- Bryce Canyon & Betsy Ross Sea Cadets
- Van Nuys American Legion #193
- Ivy Academia
- Charros Unidos
- Charros Unidos
- 7 Eleven
- 7 Eleven
- West Valley Eagles Football & Cheer
- West Valley Eagles Football & Cheer
- Fab Girls
- Fab Girls
- SoccerOne
- International Taekwondo College
- Our Lady of the Valley
- Ronald McDonald
- Wells Fargo Stagecoach
- West Valley VFW Post #2805
- West Valley VFW Post #2805
- M1165 Humvee – 746 Combat Support Batallion
- M1165 Humvee – 746 Combat Support Batallion
- Greater West Valley Lions Club
- Greater West Valley Lions Club
- Taft HS Marching Band
- Taft HS Marching Band
- Taft HS Cheerleaders
- SFV Model A Ford Club
- SFV Model A Ford Club
- SFV Model A Ford Club
- Rancho Hermanos Astorga
- Rancho Hermanos Astorga
- Our Lady of the Valley
- James Madison Middle School Drum Line
- West Hills Neighborhood Council
- Valley Classic Thunderbird Club
- CHP
- Vallarta Supermarkets Equestrian Unit
- Vallarta Supermarkets
- LAPD Topanga Cadets
- LAPD
- Legacy HS Marching Band
- Legacy HS Marching Band
- Legacy HS Marching Band
- Boy Scout Troop #642
- American Legion Post #826
- American Legion Post #826
- Wings Over Wendy’s
- Wings Over Wendy’s
- Nancy Degan & Cherries Jubilee
- Canoga Park High School Marching Band
- San Fernando Model A Ford Club
- Miss San Fernando Valley
- Valley Classic Thunderbird Club
- Mr. Patriot & Liberty Tax Services
- San Fernando Patriots Soccer Club
- LAFD Light Response Unit
Memorial Day Parade Rules and Regulations
All parade entries shall abide by the following:
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- To receive all benefits, this application form and entry fee must be submitted in full no later than May 1st, 2018. The number of parade entries is limited and shall be reviewed in the order they are received.
- The Parade Committee will review all parade entries and reserves the right to refuse participation in the parade. All denied applications shall be returned along with any entry fees submitted. The Parade Committee decision is final.
- Applications that are accepted shall be confirmed by letter along with more detailed instructions for the day of the Parade. All parade entries must be paid in full and in compliance with the Rules & Regulations on the day of the Parade.
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Parade Route, Registration, Staging, and Disbursement
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- The Parade will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 and will be conducted regardless of rain.
- Parade begins at 11:00 AM on Memorial Day. Any unit not registered and in the staging area by 10:00 AM will be excluded.
- The Registration Table is located on the northeast corner of Sherman Way and Owensmouth. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM and closes promptly at 10:00 AM.
- The parade begins at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Ave. The parade ends at the First Baptist Church of Canoga Park at Sherman Way and Cozycroft Ave.
- All parade entries shall be given a unit identification number card. Each parade entry shall provide a Parade Marshall who will walk with the identification number on the north side of the street 10 yard ahead of their entry. The identification number allows Parade Announcers to speak knowledgeably about your entry at various points along the parade route.
- All parade entries are expected to complete the entire parade route. Parade entries shall maintain their designated position in the parade. To maintain a consistent flow the gap between entries shall be limited to no more than 20 yards.
- To maintain the parade flow, there will be absolutely no performing during the parade route. Participants may perform at pre-assigned time after the parade (Post Parade Celebration). Contact the Chamber Office for your assigned performance time.
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Parade Attire, Decorations, Behavior
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- All parade entries must be in costume or uniform or proper attire in the spirit of the parade theme. Parade Operations Staff shall inspect all clothing and decorations.
- Flags, colors, and music used by participants and entries represent the USA only. Parade entries not in compliance will be disqualified from judging and may be removed from the parade.
- Any parade entry consisting solely of advertising or expressed political viewpoints will be disqualified and removed from the Parade. No political groups or causes will be allowed in the Parade.
- The distribution, throwing, or handing out of any items subject but not limited to: literature; product samples, fruits, candy; gifts; etc. to spectators along the parade route is strictly prohibited.
- Public Address Systems; megaphones; or other devices to amplify sound are strictly prohibited unless used for patriotic music, parade theme, or group presentation announcements (no company solicitation) along the parade route.
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General Rules & Regulations
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- Floats must meet LA Fire Department Safety Code as per L.A.M.C. SEC 57.22.05
- Sponsor advertising on floats is limited to 25% of the total verbiage used on the float.
- All vehicles must comply with DMV regulations and be street legal.
- All parade entries are responsible for their own liability insurance for all person(s), vehicles(s), equipment, and other property used in the
Parade. - The Parade Committee, the Canoga Park • West Hills Chamber, and Board of Directors is not responsible for the improper statements, remarks, or false unit designations made by parade entries.
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Entrance Fees
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- Cars/Motorcycles/Vehicles – $125.00 up to 10 cars (additional cars $10.00 each)
- Equestrian Units – $125.00 up to 15 horses (additional horses $5.00 each)
- Floats – $100.00
- Bands and Choral Groups – $100.00
- Marching Organizations* – $100.00 up to 30 participants (additional $5.00 each). Marching Organizations are community groups that walk the parade route. These groups may perform for the spectators only during official parade stops.
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*Marching Organizations are community groups that walk the parade route. These groups may perform for the spectators only during official parade stops.
Judging
Equestrian Units will be judged in an official manner based on the category selected by the entry. All other entries will be judged by community leaders. Judging is based on the best interpretation of the this year’s parade theme “Saluting the Price of Freedom”. Awards will be given in the following parade categories; Car Clubs, Vehicles, Floats, Bands and Choral Groups; Marching Organizations.