Yachats la de da Parade
July 4, 2008

If you've always wanted to be in a parade, but could never twirl a baton, couldn't tell a cadence from a credenza, or are allergic to horses, then sign up for the Yachats la de da Parade!!

We're Marching to a Different Drummer at the
13th Probably Annual Yachats la de da Parade

No uniformed (or uninformed) marching bands, no professionally designed floral floats, no international TV coverage...Just friends, neighbors, and visitors out strutting their stuff and having a good old time!

Are you wondering how you can be part of the 14th probably Annual la de da Parade?

We thought you'd never ask. It's as simple as having a yard sale.

  1. Gather together friends, neighbors, family, co-workers, or highway flaggers.
  2. Bribe them or intimidate them - your choice.
  3. Come up with a bizarre, outrageous, and/or funny theme for your group.
  4. Fill out and return the OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM by July 1, 2008.
  5. Show up on July 4 at 11 a.m. in the parking lot behind the Yachats Commons @ W 4th St. and Hwy. 101. Sign in at the school bus shack -- all entries must sign in!

Officious Rules

  1. The parade is open to all ages, except 39.
  2. Any pet in the parade must be caged or on a leash. If you bring your elephants, llamas, or other large animals, you must clean up after them!!
  3. No motorized vehicles. Roller-blades, bicycles, wagons, and other low-tech transportation or float carriers are preferred.
  4. Items such as candy may not be thrown at or to parade watchers. Items such as candy or money may be handed out to parade watchers, especially to the Chamber Directors.
  5. The City Council of Yachats must have special, pre-approved transportation.
  6. This isn't an opportunity to make a political statement. Remember, this is the "la de da" Parade!
  7. Please remember that this is a family parade, so keep your rating at "G" or "PG". Wacky, weird, or wild are good. Funny is better. Don't get too philosophical or highbrow. After all, this is a holiday, and parade watchers shouldn't have to think!
  8. If you play one or more instruments really well, or if you play one instrument just so-so, you're welcome to do so.
  9. Remember, you're not competing for prizes, trophies, money or prestige. We don't have the money or any honest judges. You just want to have fun, to laugh, and make others laugh.

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Official

La de da Parade

Application Form

 

YES! I want to participate in the la de da Parade in Yachats, Oregon, on July 4, 2008 at noon.

Here is all the important information you'll need to know:

NAME OF ENTRY:_________________________________________________________

NUMBER IN GROUP:_______

TYPE OF ENTRY: Marching group / Float / Musicians (Good / So-So) / Other:

CONTACT PERSON: ___________________________________________

DAYTIME PHONE:____________________________

EVENING PHONE:____________________________

PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR

ENTRY:_________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Questions? Email parade coordinator Sue Keys at skeys@adoberesort.com

Mail this entry form to

Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce

Attn: La De Da Parade Coordinator, PO Box 728, Yachats, OR 97498

Fax: 541-547-4930 Tel: 541-547-3530 Toll-free 1-800-929-0477

www.yachats.org