Registration on now. Read on for more info…
For those of you planning to participate in the Canada Day Parade on July 2nd (rain date July 3rd), we are asking you to register by email to speed up the process so that we can smoothly get on our way on parade day. Also it helps us to know how many boats to expect.
In order to register, please send the following information to Denise at otterlakepix@kmueller
Boat Captain’s Name: Cell Number: Mailing Address:
Boat Colour/Make:
Are you or your family current members of OLRA: Y or N?
Here’s more Rah Rah Rah and Details you otter know:
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than to join OLRA’s second annual boat parade on Otter Lake.Calling all boat captains….round up your crew and decorate your boat doing Canada Proud! It’s time to have fun!!
Our goal is to bring our community together in a family fun event and there’s great prizes up for grabs for those who really go all out.
Our categories are: Most Patriotic, Most Creative and Most Otter Lake Spirit. Category Prizes are worth over $50! Big shout out to the Otter Lake Marina for donating two prizes!
The Best Overall Winner goes home with a cool Otter Lake trophy, bragging rights and $100 gift certificate for Otter Lake Marina!
We’ve attached the one hour parade route so that you can invite neighbours, friends and family to view the parade from shore, dock or boat. If any inclement weather or safety concerns occur, then the route is at the discretion of the lead boat and may change during the parade.
Here’s the details:
- Takes place Saturday, July 2nd 2-4 pm, Raindate: July 3rd 2-4 pm (Registration starts at 1:30)
- We will be assembling for registration, line-up and orientation near the Otter Lake Marina. Look for the pontoon boat with the OLRA Banner on it.
- Each boat, once registered, receives a number card to hold up as you cruise by the judges on the Otter Lake Marina docks.
- To register we need the boat captain’s name, cell number and mailing address and your acknowledgement of any covid protocols at the time.
- Winners will be announced at the parade end to the participants over megaphone and they will proceed to the judges (Otter Lake Marina) to pick up their prizes and have their pictures taken.
Rules, Rules, Rules:
- Only parade registered OLRA members are eligible for prizes, all Otter Lake residents are welcome to join in.
- Boats must stay in line at the travel speed of the lead boat, about 6 knots.
- Only motorized boats that can keep pace may participate.
- Music must be played at a respectful level to all lake residents.
- Decorate your boat with respect to the environment. Tissue paper floating in the lake is not a good thing.
- Boat captains agree to adhere to all government laws and regulations pertaining to safe boating procedures.
- You gotta have fun!
Questions? Contact me at otterlakepix@gmail.com for more info.
Looking forward to the parade:)
Denise ExlerOLRA Boat Parade Committee
