Welcome to Federal Way's Festival Days 2007!

Peggy La Porte named 2007 Festival Days Parade Grand Marshall

Peggy La Porte describes herself as a wife, mother of four, interior designer, fashion consultant and perpetual volunteer. To those who know her, she is so much more. For starters, she is beautiful, inside and out. She is selfless. She cares intensely about her family, her community, her church and those in need. She is also the recipient of the Franciscan Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, Citizen of the Year Award by the Chamber of Commerce, Soroptimist Woman of Distinction Award, and Recognition of Achievement from the Metropolitan King County Council.

 

Margaret Mead is the author of one of Peggy’s favorite quotes; “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” That’s what drove her to gather some equally caring friends around the table in her kitchen to explore how they could help solve a problem they saw emerging in Federal Way. The outcome is FUSION – Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy – a non-profit, all -volunteer organization that provides transitional housing and support services for homeless women and their children in our community.  FUSION has grown to be the most successful fundraiser in Federal Way, while promoting the arts and creating the summer’s most popular social event.

La Porte is the current chair of the Federal Way Arts Commission, has previously served on the board of the Federal Way Symphony, Federal Way Community Care giving Network and has been a volunteer in her children’s schools and her church since 1972.

For the executive board of the Festival Days Association the decision to Name Peggy this year’s Grand Marshall was an honor long overdue.

2007 Festival Days – Parade Announcer

Keith Eldridge, award-winning KOMO television reporter/anchor, is a well-known figure in Federal Way. He and his wife have lived in our neck of the woods since 1983, and he has long been a parade fixture announcing each entry as it passed by. Two years ago, the Festival Days organizers honored him and his many broadcasting accomplishments by naming him parade Grand Marshall. Again, this year he will be back at his old stand, microphone in hand, to let parade watchers know about the floats and marchers coming their way.

If you want to say hello to Keith, look for him at the announcer’s stage on 20th Street South, across from the Best Western Executel.

Joining Keith on the announcer’s stage and review stand will be parade judges Beth Zupita, Jem Wear and Sterling Smith. Awards for the best floats, drill teams, marching bands and specialty entries will be announced and presented at the community stage at The Commons at the conclusion of the parade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARADE RULES AND REGULATIONS

ACCEPTANCE: The Festival Parade Committee reserves the right to approve or reject any application.

CONFIRMATIONS: Written notifications of acceptance will be mailed by approximately July 15th.

ALL ENTRIES: . The Parade begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 25th; with staging at 9:00 AM. Specific information on parking and your staging area will be included in your confirmation packet.. Entries are by invitation only and must be approved by the Festival Parade Committee. No participants may invite other units to join their unit unless approved by the Festival Parade Committee. The Festival Parade Committee reserves the right to bar or remove from the Parade any entry that refuses to follow all instructions from Parade Officials or the Federal Way Police Department. No advertising will be allowed except by businesses/organizations that have paid to participate or are sponsors of the Festival. No materials may be thrown at spectators; the distribution of approved merchandise, literature, candy or other materials must be by unit representatives walking along the sidewalk edges and handing them to spectators. Safety is paramount.

FLOAT ENTRIES: Floats must be operated in a safe manner. All drivers of floats must hold a valid driver’s license and remain with their float from arrival until finish and dispersal. Floats must be constructed of non-combustible or flame retardant materials. A fire extinguisher (minimum 2A:10B:C) must be readily accessible to the operator of the float. Floats must be fully described on the application form, including dimensions and moving parts.

BAND, DRILL & DANCE TEAM ENTRIES: The Festival is not responsible for traveling, food or lodging costs, or for loss or damage to personal items. Marching units are requested to maintain a forward motion -- routines which require stopping or a reverse motion of more than a few feet are discouraged. If for any reason a gap of 50 feet or more is created, marching units must increase their pace or not perform until the gap is closed.

EQUESTRIAN ENTRIES: Equestrian units comprised of riders less than 14 years of age must be accompanied by riders who are 18 years old or older. Any rider showing an inability to control his or her animal will be deemed unsafe at the discretion of Parade officials and will be removed from the parade line-up. Each equestrian unit must provide its own cleanup unit and is responsible for cleaning its respective area in the staging, route and dispersal areas. One cleanup unit per ten horses is required.

COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL ENTRIES: The required fee for Commercial and Political Entries must be included with the application to be considered for acceptance. Checks should be made payable to “FESTIVAL DAYS”. After July 31st all payments must be made by cashier’s check, money order or cash. Only entries which have paid a Commercial entry fee (or are Festival sponsors) may carry or display commercial signage. Only entries which have paid a Political entry fee may carry or display political signage. No more than twenty (20) persons total may be included in each entry. Applications that are not accepted (and cancellations before July 31st) will receive a full refund. Accepted applications which cancel after July 31st will not be refunded. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: All Parade VEHICLE and FLOAT entries (and any other entry which, in the opinion of Festival officials, may pose a hazard to parade viewers) must provide a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE showing evidence of $1,000,000 combined single limit general, property and bodily damage liability coverage. The certificate of insurance must show the Federal Way Community Council, the City of Federal Way and the Festival Days Committee as additional insured, and must be provided by July 31st.

Note: Please check back frequently for updated information. If you need help with any aspect of the Federal Way's Festival Days events, please call 253-237-0386 and leave a message or email admin@festivaldays.org.  One of our volunteers will respond and answer your questions.