You're Invited to Join the Fun – Ancaster Heritage Day Parade Participant Info!
Participant Information- Ancaster Heritage Day
Parade!
Date: Saturday, June 7th
Parade Start Time: 10:00 AM sharp
We’re thrilled to have you join us for the Annual Ancaster
Heritage Day Parade! This year, we’re especially excited to announce that Fairway
Electric has generously donated a float for our team, decorated as a
full-blown mini hockey rink, complete with nets. It’s going to be a real
crowd-pleaser!
Your Options
You can walk alongside the float or ride the whole way, just
keep in mind, once the parade begins, your choice is locked in for the full
route.
What to Wear & Bring:
- Your
team jersey (and medals if you’ve earned any, show them off!)
- Hockey
sticks are welcome for those walking
- Dress
for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
Parade Details
Lineup Position: #17
Marshalling Location: Wilson Street and Rousseaux
Arrival Time: Between 8:30–9:00 AM (roads close at 9:00 sharp —
don’t be late!)
Important: Please do not arrive before 8:30 AM out of respect for the
local residents.
Our Entry Category: Blue
That means we are classified under "very large vehicles." See the
legend below to help you navigate where to enter and line up.
Entry & Marshalling Map Key (Color Legend):
- Yellow:
Walkers – Enter via Church St., Marshall on Lodor St. SOUTH
- Green:
Cars & Bikes – Enter at Rousseaux & Lodor, Marshall on Lodor St.
NORTH
- Red:
VIPs – Enter at Rousseaux & Lodor, Marshall on Academy
- Blue
(Us!): Large Vehicles – Enter at Wilson & Rousseaux, Marshall on
Wilson
- Purple:
Pick-up Trucks & Cars – Enter at Rousseaux & Academy, Marshall on
Academy
Please enter through the appropriate street to avoid
congestion and safety issues — tight spaces and large vehicles don’t mix well!
Parade End & Pick-Up
At the end of the parade:
- Floats
and large vehicles will exit and pick up on Wilson Street (past Todd
Street)
- All
other participants should turn onto Todd Street
(TD Bank and Fortinos are located at this corner for reference)
A Few Event Day Reminders:
- Marshalling
is at 9:00 AM. Please do not arrive before 8:30 AM.
- Know
your place in the parade order and line up accordingly.
- Wilson
Street closes to traffic at 9:00 AM — plan ahead for drop-offs.
- Arrange
a meeting point away from the marshalling area. There is no
parking for non-parade vehicles in the lineup zone. Drop-offs are
okay, then park elsewhere.
Recommended parking:
- Fortinos
or Food Basics plazas
- Spring
Valley Arena or Morgan Firestone Arena
- The
parade kicks off at 10:00 AM sharp!
- For
safety:
- No
jumping on/off floats while moving
- No
balloon giveaways
- Please
hand out items — do not throw them into the crowd
- Need
help during the event? Look for volunteers in orange vests.
- Have
fun! Talk to fellow participants, wave, smile, and enjoy the moment!
We’re so excited to celebrate our team and our community
together, thank you for being part of it. Let’s make this parade one to
remember!
