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Step 3: Category 11: Parade

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The parade “kicks-off” the Solano Avenue Stroll at 10AM and has been a key feature of the event since it’s inception in 1974. It is down-hill and goes the full length of Solano Avenue (one mile) and is a complete blast and we encourage you to participate.
Due to insurance limitations, we can not accept animals into the parade other than domestic pets such as dogs and cats.
Technically there is no “per group” limit to the number of individual participants for your parade entry; please let us know if you expect more than fifty people or two vehicles.
Deadline for entries are listed below, day-of-event sign-ups are available for $100 (see below).
Parade fees are listed below
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Prior to the event

We will be emailing the parade line-up to you about a week prior to the event. You can also receive your line-up information at the event when you check in.

The day-of the Stroll

The parade route now ends at “Masonic” (in Albany).
- The parade travels west-bound (down-hill) on Solano Avenue from Berkeley to Albany.
  The route is seven-eighths of a mile.
- Please do not stop for any reason except for a health and/or safety issue -- move in a steady flow to prevent gaps.
Parade Coordinator: Jan Snidow
- Call her with specific questions at the Powder Box Salon: 510.528.6889 (Be easy on her, this is her work number.)
- Jan will be at the intersection of Colusa and Solano, wearing a fluorescent “safety” vest that reads " SOLANO STROLL" on the breast and back.
- After you check in, Jan will confirm your position(s).
Check-in: 8:15-8:45 am:
- Please have just have one member of your group check-in (not your entire group).
- Check-in with the Parade Coordinator at the corner of Colusa and solano (Berkeley) absolutely no later than 9AM
- Day-of-event sign-ups are available for $100 cash [only]; pay at “KNA Copy Centre” (1865 Solano) prior to check-in.
Meet in the staging areas:
- parade entries with vehicles will line-up on Colusa, between Solano and Marin.
- All other entries will be staged on Fresno (one block east) between Solano and Marin.
- Use the parade line-up that we send to you as a rough guide. Smaller groups can designate a meeting place close by.
Technically there is no “per group” limit to the number of individual participants for your parade entry - please let us know if you expect more than fifty people or two vehicles.
Pets, other than domestic animals are not allowed in the Solano Stroll Parade.
No throwing candy during the parade.
However you can hand out candy/items toward the open hands of people expecting something from you, and you have eye contact with them. Do NOT blindly toss hard objects into the crowd. Thank you in advance for participating safely!
Parade Judging:
- "Viewing" by the judges will be at the Event Grandstand, 1451 Solano at Sante Fe, about three fifths the way down.
- You may stop there briefly to perform, but otherwise it is essential that the parade keep moving.
- Prizes are to be announced.
We do not automatically produce signage for VIP and other participants nor do we assign VIP’s a vehicle to ride in during the Parade. If you do need assistance of any kind, please let us know.
At the end of the parade route, Albany Police Officers will direct traffic in both the south-bound (left) and north-bound (right) direction depending on whichever direction has less traffic.

If you have any suggestions, please let us know. We are learning - still.

The most important thing you must do in the parade is be safe. The second most important is to have fun!

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Fees

(We are proud to say that we have not raised parade fees since 2004.)

Parade	Fees	Deadline	Late: July 2-July 15
Groups and/or Vehicles	$50	July 1	$75

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