Thunder Bay

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Marina Park Dr., Thunder Bay, ON

The Grand Parade will start and finish from the festival grounds at Marina park in Thunder Bay. The route will take walkers through the marina, over to the Spirit Garden and then make your way back along the water to the Festival area.

The entire route is paved and accessible for all types of walkers taking part in The Grand Parade.

Schedule

• 10:00 am: Meet Check-in + Welcome

• 11:00 am: Move Send-off

• 12:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

• 1:00 pm: Mosey Thank You! See you in 2025!

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.

• Walkers 12 and Under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at The Grand Parade except for approved and trained service animals. Read more about our pet policy >

Check-In

• All walkers check-in personally at the event on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

• 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.

Handling Money

• Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call the TGP Head Office.

• Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to The Grand Parade with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to TGP Head Office along with your completed pledge form.

• Cash: You have 2 options:

• 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...

• 2. Write a cheque (made out to “The Grand Parade”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the TGP Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

Waivers

All participants should register online.

• Adults accept the waiver automatically when they register online.

• Youth/Children under 18 need a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

• An online waiver form will be emailed to all parents/guardians before TGP Day.

• You may also bring a filled-out printed waiver.

• Waiver forms will be available at check-in on TGP Day.

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