Children's Earth Parade at EarthFair

Children’s Earth Parade
at EarthFair 2013

What is it?: A parade to celebrate the variety of life on earth and demonstrate a commitment to a clean, healthy environment. The Parade is a kick-off for EarthFair 2013, the world's largest free environmental fair and Earth Day celebration.
When is it?: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Line up 9:30 am – 10:15 am
Parade begins at 10:30 am
Total marching time: about 30 minutes
Where is it?: In Balboa Park, the parade proceeds from the Natural History Museum, west to the Art Museum, south past the Organ Pavilion, ending at the Children's Area between the Puppet Theater and the Auto Museum in Pan American Plaza (parade follows the red line of this exhibitor map).
Who can participate?: Any group with at least three children under the age of 18. Past parades have included: scouts, schools, churches, museums, sports groups… anyone interested in preserving the Earth. We also invite bands, clowns and animals to participate.; Participants are invited to present their favorite earth-friendly messages, to dress up as endangered species, and in general share their commitment to a clean, healthy future..
How to be in the Parade

Decide on a theme, activity, or project. Discuss with friends, teachers, coaches, etc. (see ideas and photos below).
Register for the Parade using our on-line registration system; registration begins on January 1. Go to http://sdew.earthmedia.bz/login, sign up as an associate, and fill out the on-line registration form.
On April 22, arrive at the staging area on Village Place, off Park Blvd. A representative from each participating group should check in at the registration table by 9:30 am
March in the Parade. Enjoy the Children's Area activities. Check out the exhibits, food and fun at the EarthFair.

Day-of Registration: Groups may join the parade without prior registration if they register on parade day at the registration table. Last minute groups are welcome to participate but will be placed at the end of the parade and will not be included in the parade announcements.

Parade Logistics

Staging Area: The parade will be staged on Village Place, off Park Blvd., on the east side of Balboa Park. Park in the lots off Village Place just after turning off Park Blvd. Check in at the Registration Table; volunteers will show you where to set up for the parade.
Arrival Time: Traffic around the park will start to get very busy around 9:00 am, and the parking lots will fill. A representative from each participating group must check in at the registration table by 9:00 am. Your group must be ready to march by 10:15 am.
Special Displays: If you have floats, vehicles or other special equipment that will be in the parade, please email: ef13exh@earthdayweb.org.
Don't Forget…: Sun block, water for kids and animals, bags to carry personal belongings, sanitary aids for animals, strollers, wagons and carts for kids' projects, floats, etc.
For more information…: Email San Diego EarthWorks at: ef13exh@earthdayweb.org , or call the EarthWorks office at: 858-272-7370.

Parade Ideas

The theme for this year's parade and EarthFair is: "ADD YOUR VOICE." We are asking people to speak up to show how their individual action can reduce waste, express the spirit of Earth Day, and promote a clean, healthy, prosperous environment.

The following are ideas you may want to consider as a focus for your own parade team:

Endangered Animals Ocean Life

Indigenous Traditions Wilderness

Habitat Restoration Trees/Reforestation

Rainforests People

Desert Life Wetlands

Peace Biodiversity

“Mother Nature” Recycle/Reduce Waste

Taking Care of Earth and Ourselves