Canadian Tulip Festival: Ottawa, Canada May 2015

[Stuart Fedak]

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[Robin Craig]

I have just been told that we are participating

R

[Robin Craig]

Stuart,

Those of us at the sharp end in my shop are confused as to what MV event is going on on what day.

The parade as such is short and awkward for those of us with floats and trucks.

We are developing our own staging point plans and drive in to town scheme.

I know another area collection is working with us but I cant speak for them.

It will be interesting to track down their plans. Things look a bit spartan but just like a scorpion the sting can in the tail. Time will tell as to what rolls from our shop and theirs. There is always a chance of a really good soaking at this time of year.

I know for most people the Friday kills the participation from the MV owners side and reduces spectators and adds rush hour traffic issues.

Jeff has engaged with me and with others, awaiting more info at this time.

R

[Eric B]

Hello

If you go to the web page there is a Waiver form to complete if you are interested in Participating in any of the weekend Tulip Festival events.

If you are just interested in participating in the Parade, then there is a Registration form to be completed, which i hope i have attached. If not it is available on the events web page. http://www.veteranstribute.ca/

Only one of these forms are required to be submitted to be part of the parade.

Briefly (tentatively)
8:00- 9:00 form up somewhere near Ottawa City Hall
Vehicles not licensed and insured for the road require to be floated to the staging area.

10:00 March off to the National War Memorial.

11:00 Official Ceremony at the National War Memorial.

12:00 Possible march/drive past Dias.
Drop off Vets at City Hall and return to Queen Julianna Park under police escort (except those requiring a float).

No live, replica or deactivated weapons,(Unless part of the vehicle) no current issue uniforms unless currently serving. See web page for more details.

Re-enactors will be walking with the MV's (riding if space available) and assisting with the Vets.

Thanks
Eric

[Robin Craig]

Eric,

no the form did not come through and no it isnt on the veterans tribute webpage either.

Will call you at home and send an email to Jeff M

FYI the Tulip Festival webpage has a different timing for the parade from what I can see

R

[Eric B]

Hello Robin and All

I guess i can't download word files so will now try a PDF.

I am only involved in helping to organize the Parade.

The info i have posted is tentative and is based on previous similar events, such as the Ceremony around the National War Memorial when it poured with rain 5 years ago.

When i receive final confirmation of times, locations etc i will post an update.

Thanks
Eric