Parades and such in Cambridge Ontario

charlie fitton · #1 31-05-08, 15:57

Greetings all -

The Canada Day parade in Camb On is a very well attended event in the old Preston part of town. For some reason , this town really turns out for a pde.

Myself, Stewart Loy, and as of last year, Jordan Baker have led the pde in our carriers loaded with veterans and re-enactors. (note that's not "...loaded, with veterans....") Fuel stipend is available.
Any persons with mil vehicles who wish to add themselves to the event , please contact me.

Equally as important, the Warrior Day committee has asked me to muster veh and such for their parade. Sept 12-13, if you include the opening ceremonies on Fri Night. The pde steps off about mid-day, afer which the veh will be on display at the preston legion. Again a fuel stipend is avail.

I'll give more details to those who indicate an interest in attending.

Jordan Baker · #2 31-05-08, 18:02

Will be there again this year with the UC and possibly a CWAC

Stewart Loy · #3 31-05-08, 23:23

Charlie,

I shall also attend.

On what day does the Dominion Day parade go?

Stewart

Jordan Baker · #4 01-06-08, 00:35

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On what day does the Dominion Day parade go?

Stewart it goes on Dominion Day. Hense why it has "Dominion Day" in the title of the parade.

Here are a couple of pictures from the 2006 and 2007 parade's

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #5 01-06-08, 05:14

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Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Stewart it goes on Dominion Day. Hense why it has "Dominion Day" in the title of the parade.

I think I just pissed m'self....

Lynn Eades · #6 01-06-08, 06:17

.....and here was me thinking, it was Jordan taking the pith out of Stewart.

Jon Skagfeld · #7 01-06-08, 06:22

Charlie, Stewart, Jordan, Geoff et al........I would dearly love to have my C15A down there in the parade.

However, the cost of fuel and the float costs (last quoted at $85.00 per hour, door to door) preclude my attending. {Where the hell is the sad-faced icon?}

Jordan Baker · #8 03-07-08, 11:05

Here is one photo of me and the Carrier during the parade in Cambridge for Dominion Day. Ive also got a neat video that will be posted shortly. Thats Stwart's T-16 in the background.

Jordan Baker · #9 03-07-08, 11:21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPd40T2Nln8

Another video of the actual parade. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KHN6LGVdsE

Drivers viewpoint of the parade
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fOvnRgfyi3s

Jordan Baker · #10 05-07-08, 05:48

Few more photos from the parade. Enjoy

Niteshade · #11 13-09-08, 23:21

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Originally Posted by charlie fitton

Equally as important, the Warrior Day committee has asked me to muster veh and such for their parade. Sept 12-13, if you include the opening ceremonies on Fri Night. The pde steps off about mid-day, afer which the veh will be on display at the preston legion. Again a fuel stipend is avail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior Day Parade Website

http://www.thewarriorsdayparade.ca/Parade%20Info.htm
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
The 87th Warriors' Day Parade,

I think there was a bit of an error here on the dates.

Nites

Stewart Loy · #12 13-09-08, 23:52

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Originally Posted by Niteshade

I think there was a bit of an error here on the dates.

Nites

Nites,

You were thinking of the Toronto Warriors Parade. The website claims a unique event, but there was a Warriors Parade last week in London to open the Western Fair, one today in Preston, and another in London on the 27th in Victoria Park.

At least that is what I hope went on, according to the 6 veterans in my Carrier this morning. The HLI/RHFC gang was on parade, with marching bands, flying flags - and it didn't rain a drop until I started to unload in B'Ville after it was all over. Another success.

Stewart

Niteshade · #13 14-09-08, 00:06

Looks like my bad.

I tried all day to get online here to retrieve some information from this forum (stored in my PM's inbox) with some contact #'s. The server being down didn't help.

Maybe next year. I am going to start lining up the remembrance day parade here in Hamilton.

Nites

Stewart Loy · #14 14-09-08, 13:24

Nites,

Not a problem at all. The folks in Preston have the bestest Canada Day parade anywhere - you should plan on it for next year. It occasionally coincides with the Dominion Day festivities in the same city. Charlie Fitton has it circled on his daytimer already, as do I.

Please keep us informed of what is up on Remembrance Day in Hamilton. I have not heard a peep of what is going on around these parts.

Stewart