A Canby Kiwanis Tradition Since 1948 – we’re “MOOVIN’ N GROOVIN'” in 2024
Free Bike Decorating: Monday, August 12, 3-6:30 p.m. Free Parade Registration: Tuesday, August 13, 8-10 a.m. (must be registered by 9 a.m. to be judged) Judging: Tuesday, August 13, 9-9:30 a.m. Parade: Steps Off at 10 a.m.
Use these forms to print and bring with you to registration. Large groups are encouraged to obtain parent signatures before the morning of the event:
WE LOVE A PARADE! The Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade has been the traditional kickoff for the Clackamas County Fair since 1948. Kids from all over Clackamas County are invited to lead the way to the grand opening of the 2022 fair.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. on August 13, 2024. Judging begins at 9 a.m. and entrants who want to be eligible for ribbons and prizes should be in place in their categories from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., when the Color Guard leads the way through town to the fairgrounds.
It’s free to enter the parade! Registration is required in order to participate. A parent or guardian must sign the registration form. You can print the form ahead of time and fill it out (links above), or get a form the morning of registration. Larger groups are encouraged to complete a group form with all parent signatures ahead of time.
Every child up to age 18 receives a participation ribbon, and is eligible for awards based on their entry category. First, second, and third place entries in individual categories receive a prize ribbon and a small cash award. Group entries such as marching units and floats are eligible for a prize ribbon.
Children 7 to 18 and accompanying parents who are in the parade receive a ticket for free admission to the fair until we run out. Those tickets are good for admission until 1 p.m. on August 13.
Free Bike Decorating – Monday from 3-6:30 p.m.
If you’d like, decorate your bike for free at William Knight Elementary in the covered area on Monday, August 12, from 3-6:30 p.m., the afternoon before the parade! We’ll have lots of flowers, streamers, and fun one-of-a-kind items! Then, you can leave your bike at the school overnight, where it will be safely stored. Just pick it up Tuesday morning starting at 8 a.m. when you register for the parade.
Entry Categories:
Help make this parade fun and festive! Dress in costume, decorate your bike or wagon or dog, and carry on this sweet, small-town tradition! We look favorably on use of the fair theme in every category during .judging. The theme for 2024 is Moovin’ N Groovin’.
Costumed walkers: Fair-themed
Costumed walkers: Not fair-themed
Decorated bikes: Fair-themed (MUST WEAR HELMET)
Decorated bikes: Not fair-themed (MUST WEAR HELMET)
Decorated wheeled entries: Not fair-themed (Wagons, strollers, trikes, etc.)
Decorated floats & vehicles: Community organizations, preschools, neighborhood groups, etc.
Music groups
Marching groups: Dancing, acrobatic, scouts, etc.
Animals (including horses): Must be haltered, harnessed or leashed
THE RULES (You knew there would be some!)
PLEASE READ THE FULL RULES ON THE ENTRY FORM (links above). To ensure safety for the children, the Kiwanis Club has a short list of rules for entrants.
All children riding a bicycle, tricycle, skateboard, scooter, unicycle or anything on wheels must wear a helmet.
NO Go-karts, motorbikes, lawnmowers, water guns, or water balloons.
NO THROWING OF CANDY – IT MUST BE HANDED OUT BY WALKERS. Floats should plan to have walkers alongside the float for this purpose.
NO CAMPAIGNING!! Current officeholders in Clackamas County are welcome to participate as representatives of their office but absolutely may not hand out campaign materials, wear campaign gear, post campaign signs, or seek votes in any way.
Kiwanis Club of Canby reserves the right to reject any entrant it deems dangerous or in poor taste. Please join us in making this event be all about kids, by kids, and for kids.
For more information, use the link to the registration forms and check here or on the Canby Kiwanis Club Facebook page for updates.
We're wrapping up our toy donation drive, and today is your LAST chance to make a difference.
📅 Bring your toy donations to the locations in this post and help us bring smiles to children in need this holiday season. Every gift, big or small, will help make this season brighter for families in our community.
📍 Drop off your donation by the end of the day Friday!
Let’s come together one more time and finish strong—because every child deserves a little extra magic this season. 💕
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Last day to find registrations. If you are in need of assistance or know someone, please contact us for more information. Registered participants can pick up their items December 13th 9-3pm at the Clackamas County Fair and Event Center Red parking lot, or it will be delivered Saturday morning. There must be someone present to receive it, no packages will be left.Registrations for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive are open now until December 4th. Don't delay! Find registration forms at these locations: Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store The Canby Center Canby Public Library Canby Adult Center Canby School District
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Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade
A Canby Kiwanis Tradition Since 1948 – we’re “MOOVIN’ N GROOVIN'” in 2024
Free Bike Decorating: Monday, August 12, 3-6:30 p.m.
Free Parade Registration: Tuesday, August 13, 8-10 a.m. (must be registered by 9 a.m. to be judged)
Judging: Tuesday, August 13, 9-9:30 a.m.
Parade: Steps Off at 10 a.m.
Use these forms to print and bring with you to registration. Large groups are encouraged to obtain parent signatures before the morning of the event:
English p.1 Spanish p.1 Back page Eng-Sp Parade Route (*may be affected by HW 99E construction) Where to line up
WE LOVE A PARADE! The Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade has been the traditional kickoff for the Clackamas County Fair since 1948. Kids from all over Clackamas County are invited to lead the way to the grand opening of the 2022 fair.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. on August 13, 2024. Judging begins at 9 a.m. and entrants who want to be eligible for ribbons and prizes should be in place in their categories from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., when the Color Guard leads the way through town to the fairgrounds.
It’s free to enter the parade! Registration is required in order to participate. A parent or guardian must sign the registration form. You can print the form ahead of time and fill it out (links above), or get a form the morning of registration. Larger groups are encouraged to complete a group form with all parent signatures ahead of time.
Every child up to age 18 receives a participation ribbon, and is eligible for awards based on their entry category. First, second, and third place entries in individual categories receive a prize ribbon and a small cash award. Group entries such as marching units and floats are eligible for a prize ribbon.
Children 7 to 18 and accompanying parents who are in the parade receive a ticket for free admission to the fair until we run out. Those tickets are good for admission until 1 p.m. on August 13.
Free Bike Decorating – Monday from 3-6:30 p.m.
If you’d like, decorate your bike for free at William Knight Elementary in the covered area on Monday, August 12, from 3-6:30 p.m., the afternoon before the parade! We’ll have lots of flowers, streamers, and fun one-of-a-kind items! Then, you can leave your bike at the school overnight, where it will be safely stored. Just pick it up Tuesday morning starting at 8 a.m. when you register for the parade.
Entry Categories:
Help make this parade fun and festive! Dress in costume, decorate your bike or wagon or dog, and carry on this sweet, small-town tradition! We look favorably on use of the fair theme in every category during .judging. The theme for 2024 is Moovin’ N Groovin’.
Costumed walkers: Fair-themed
Costumed walkers: Not fair-themed
Decorated bikes: Fair-themed (MUST WEAR HELMET)
Decorated bikes: Not fair-themed (MUST WEAR HELMET)
Decorated wheeled entries: Fair-themed (Wagons, strollers, trikes, etc.)
Decorated wheeled entries: Not fair-themed (Wagons, strollers, trikes, etc.)
Decorated floats & vehicles: Community organizations, preschools, neighborhood groups, etc.
Music groups
Marching groups: Dancing, acrobatic, scouts, etc.
Animals (including horses): Must be haltered, harnessed or leashed
THE RULES (You knew there would be some!)
PLEASE READ THE FULL RULES ON THE ENTRY FORM (links above). To ensure safety for the children, the Kiwanis Club has a short list of rules for entrants.
All children riding a bicycle, tricycle, skateboard, scooter, unicycle or anything on wheels must wear a helmet.
NO Go-karts, motorbikes, lawnmowers, water guns, or water balloons.
NO THROWING OF CANDY – IT MUST BE HANDED OUT BY WALKERS. Floats should plan to have walkers alongside the float for this purpose.
NO CAMPAIGNING!! Current officeholders in Clackamas County are welcome to participate as representatives of their office but absolutely may not hand out campaign materials, wear campaign gear, post campaign signs, or seek votes in any way.
Kiwanis Club of Canby reserves the right to reject any entrant it deems dangerous or in poor taste. Please join us in making this event be all about kids, by kids, and for kids.
For more information, use the link to the registration forms and check here or on the Canby Kiwanis Club Facebook page for updates.
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🎁✨ Last Call for Toy Donations! ✨🎁
We're wrapping up our toy donation drive, and today is your LAST chance to make a difference.
📅 Bring your toy donations to the locations in this post and help us bring smiles to children in need this holiday season. Every gift, big or small, will help make this season brighter for families in our community.
📍 Drop off your donation by the end of the day Friday!
Let’s come together one more time and finish strong—because every child deserves a little extra magic this season. 💕
Visit canbykiwanis.org under "What We Do" for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last day to find registrations. If you are in need of assistance or know someone, please contact us for more information.
Registered participants can pick up their items December 13th 9-3pm at the Clackamas County Fair and Event Center Red parking lot, or it will be delivered Saturday morning. There must be someone present to receive it, no packages will be left.Registrations for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive are open now until December 4th. Don't delay! Find registration forms at these locations:
Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store
The Canby Center
Canby Public Library
Canby Adult Center
Canby School District
For more information visit Canbykiwanis.org ... See MoreSee Less
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