We have updated information regarding MPK’s participation in the Fourth of July Parade.
First, at the 5:30 class on Thursday, June 30, we’ll have a parade practice out on the grass in front of the studio instead of regular class for all ages and ranks. Everyone is welcome to participate, but we especially encourage anyone planning to march in the parade to be here for that practice session.
Please dress for this practice like you’d dress for the parade — karate T-shirt and pants, shoes that don’t come off, and a hat/sunglasses, as needed.
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Below are links to the Parade Route and Line-up, and also a letter regarding the Parade from the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.
We would like you to arrive at the High School Parking lot by 9:30am. The parade begins at 10:30. Please drop off at St. Olaf’s and walk over to the MPK spot which is number 52-53 this year. We will have the MPK Van in the parade so that will be easy to spot. Here is a list of the basics for the 4th:
1. Arrive by 9:30am
2. Wear MPK t-shirt, Karate pants, belt, tennis shoes
3. Bring ater bottle, hat, sun screen.
4. Have a plan for the end of the parade for meeting with family. We will stop at Christ Lutheran Church at the end of the parade. This is a great spot for meeting family members.
We will need 4-5 wagons to help with carrying water bottles and parade supplies. We will also need some parents to help hand out candy and some MPK coupons.
We will be practicing the parade routine in class for the rest of the week. If you want to be in the parade and haven’t been in class, you’ll do fine! The routine is short and sweet and you can learn it in about 5 minutes.
Weather — It looks it’s going to be a nice day. However, if it starts looking like it’s going to get really hot we ask that our Little Kickers skip the parade.
We will be making goody bags for all our kids in the parade this year so you won’t miss out!