Parade Theme: “Diversity and Youth in our Community”
Parade Marshall: 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist Jason Parker

General Information
Place:   Oilfield’s Regional Arena  
611 3rd st SW Black Diamond
Date: Saturday June 4, 2011
Time: Assembly from 8:30 a.m. – 9.45 a.m., Parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
Completed registration forms must be submitted by May 27 2011. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Rules and Regulations
1. Return completed entry form, signed release form, and proof of liability insurance to:  
Barb Froud, Diamond Valley Parade Chair
Barb@barbfroud.com , 403-933-3060
Town of Black Diamond
Box 10 Black Diamond
Equestrian groups and individual riders must have proof of equestrian insurance, thank you.
2. Persons participate in the Diamond Valley Parade at their own risk.  The Special Events Committee and the Town of Black Diamond are not responsible for the actions of parade participants.
3. Marshalling will take place at the Oilfields Regional Arena.  Parking will NOT be permitted at the arena.  To avoid traffic jams and parking issues, we encourage all participants to carpool.
4. All parade entries should be in place by 9.00 a.m.
5. For safety reasons, novelties and candies MUST NOT BE THROWN from floats. They may,
however, be passed out by hand.
6. If sports equipment is used in the entry, please use only soft foam balls.
7. Persons riding in vehicles or floats must sit or be provided with and use handrails or other
devices which secure them from falling.
8. Please leave water pistols, water balloons, and super soakers at home!   
9. All pets must be leashed or caged.  
10. We ask that all parade participants follow the direction of parade personnel in the assembly
area and/or along the route regarding placement, pace, etc.
11. Appropriate behaviour and float decorations are expected due to the family nature of this
event.