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've tallied the votes and are excited to introduce Poppi, the newly named mascot for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive! Keep an eye out for Poppi on our signature red barrels around town. Remember, every collection barrel and box featuring Poppi donations stay right here in Canby to help support our local community.
Voting Closed... We've received your awesome suggestions, and now it's time to cast your vote! Help us choose the perfect name for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food and Toy Drive Penguin Mascot. Which one fits best? Write your favorite out of these 4 names Poppi, Pip, Koko or Piper in the comment below. The name commented the most on the original post will win! For more information on the Kiwanis Canby Community Food Drive visit canbykiwanis.org or keep following us at Canby Kiwanis Club Donation barrels and registration start early November! ... See MoreSee Less
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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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We've tallied the votes and are excited to introduce Poppi, the newly named mascot for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive! Keep an eye out for Poppi on our signature red barrels around town. Remember, every collection barrel and box featuring Poppi donations stay right here in Canby to help support our local community.
For more information on supporting or registering for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive visit k02237.site.kiwanis.org/food-toy-drive/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We've received your awesome suggestions, and now it's time to cast your vote! Help us choose the perfect name for the Kiwanis Canby Community Food and Toy Drive Penguin Mascot. Which one fits best?
Write your favorite out of these 4 names Poppi, Pip, Koko or Piper in the comment below. The name commented the most on the original post will win!
For more information on the Kiwanis Canby Community Food Drive visit canbykiwanis.org or keep following us at Canby Kiwanis Club
Donation barrels and registration start early November! ... See MoreSee Less
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Day 1 update! No matter what the name ends of being, we can tell our penguin is well loved. Share with you friends to get more votes. 1 vote per person until October 20th.
Pip for the win!!
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