FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Date: | July 21, 2008 |
| Contact: | Patty Rearden |
| Phone: | 406-771-1265 |
| Fax: | 406-761-4055 |
The 74th Annual Pet and Doll Parade is coming this Thursday, July 24. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. Registration is currently underway at the Park & Recreation Office at 1700 River Drive North. Participation is free. Each child will be given a tag to be worn on the day of the parade when registering. Late registration will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. the day of the parade, July 24, in front of the Civic Center.
The theme of this year’s parade is Wilderness Adventure. Divisions include: 1) Pet, 2) Circus, 3) Occupational, 4) Doll, 5) Sports, 6) Cartoon, 7) Characterization, 8) Frontier, and 9) Wilderness Adventure, with several categories in each division. Each child receives a participation ribbon, and each category in each division will be awarded a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbon. In addition, 1st place receives a full Electric City Water Park pass (Package A), 2nd place receives a pass to the slides and Mitchell Pool (Package B), and 3rd place receives a pass to the pools (Package C).
Judging will begin at 6:15 p.m. in front of the Civic Center. Originality of costume is the top criteria of judging (above purchased or rented costumes). The parade will follow at 7:00 p.m.
An area for child pick up will be designated for each division when the parade breaks at 8th Street. Parents need to pick up their children immediately following the conclusion of the Parade.
If you’re interested in participating in the parade, please register now. Otherwise, turn out to watch the 74th Annual “Wilderness Adventure” Pet & Doll Parade. For more information, contact the Park & Recreation Office at 406-771-1265.
The Electric City Water Park will be open on Thursday, July 24, from noon – 5:00 p.m., allowing staff to assist in the 74th Annual Pet & Doll Parade scheduled for that evening. The full Water Park Package will be discounted $2.00 on Thursday.
Electric City Water Park fees are as follows:
Package A: $8.00 ($6.00 on Thursday, July 24 only), includes the Lazy River, Flow Rider, Power Tower Plunge (slides) and, Mitchell pool;
Package B: $4.00, includes the Power Tower Plunge and Mitchell Pool;
Package C: $2.00, includes Mitchell Pool and Little Squirts Zone.
Adult admissions - add $1 to each Package.