$1,2264%Goal:
$25,000
Kitchener
Hosted by Trinity Village
The Grand Parade is a family-friendly fundraiser walk that helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians. Team up, walk, and fundraise with us on Saturday, September 17, 2022!
Event Day Details
Save the date - Event Day is September 17, 2022!
Schedule
- 10:00 am: Meet Check-in opens
- 11:00 am: Move Opening remarks + send-off
- 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served
- 1:00 pm: Mosey Go Home
Check-in
- All walkers will check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
- T-shirts! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a TGP shirt as a thank you on Event Day, while supplies last.
- There is no registration fee to participate in The Grand Parade, but most walkers raise $250-300 or more in support of their charity.
- No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.
Have questions? Visit the FAQ section!
Waivers
All participants should register online and accept the electronic waiver.
- Adults: When you register online, you will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.
- Youth/Children: If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.
- Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@thegrandparade.org.
- Waivers will be available at check-in on Event Day.
Route Details
- Route Distances: We have a great route where you can walk 2.5 km or 5 km with us.
- Rest Stop: There will be one rest stop with yummy snacks and drinks.
- Signage: The route will be well-signed with our bold burgundy TGP signs.
- Route Support: Route marshals and rest stop hosts will provide support along the route.
- 12 and Under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
What to Bring
A few common sense suggestions:
- A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)
- Good shoes for walking
- Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities
- Your own water bottle
- A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for
Kitchener Maps
Check out this year's TGP route maps below:
Trinity Village Trail Each loop is 2K
Kitchener Scoreboard
Are you thrashing the competition (for a good cause)? Find out here! Stats are updated every 15 minutes. See how you stack up on the national scoreboard >
About Trinity Village
Trinity Village is a not-for-profit charitable organization owned by Lutheran Homes Kitchener- Waterloo, a ministry of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Comprised of the Terraces, the Studios, the Care Centre, and the Adult Day Program, Trinity Village is designed to offer progressive stages of living and specialized care.
At Trinity Village our mission is to be a caring community that values and fosters the worth and lifestyle of all.
The Grand Parade is our biggest annual fundraising event we participate in. It is a fundraising walk for those who live, work, visit and are friends of Trinity Village.
For the past 2 years we have been fundraising to purchase smart technology which includes; purchase and installation of TVs, wall mounts, Sirona.tv set top boxes and Wi-Fi access to all rooms across the Trinity Village community.
This project's purpose is to: To reduce loneliness and boredom, help connect with family and friends and offer more person centered programming based on individual interest and language.
The implementation of the Sirona.tv technology will:
-Improve engagement through access of activity schedules, menus, community photos, & live stream events
- Allow for unlimited virtual visits, live stream family events/celebrations celebrations.
-Will customize individuals' music interests, faith based and recreation programming desires and much more!
Join team Trinity Village in this walk and give generously to support this project by clicking the "Register" and the “Donate” buttons above.
We're better together!
Building Community Since 1972!
2021 TGP Photos
