PLEASE JOIN US AND MARCH IN THE PARADE!

Skjold Lodge has been participating in this parade for many years.  Like most of the groups participating, we simply have a group of marchers and a convertible if available, but this year we will not have a float or other special items.

DETAILS:
WHAT TO BRING:
Nothing to bring but your self, and if you wish, a small American  or Norwegian flag.  We will have extra flags for those who need them.

WHAT TO WEAR:  Traditional Norwegian dress if you have it or anything red, white or blue.

WHERE TO PARK: Parking is available at Nelsons' Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. Park Ridge, Illinois.

WHERE TO MEET:  In Park Ridge, Illinois, marchers will "step off" from an area near Nelsons' Funeral Home.

WHEN WE START:  The parade starts at 1:00PM.  You should arrive at least 30-45 minutes early and then find our group.

DURATION OF PARADE:
From the time a group starts it is about 1 hour until you reach the end.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Call Gene Kaczmarek at 847-222-9244.

THE PARADE ROUTE:  All units start on Talcott near Nelsons Funeral home at 820 W. Talcott. They are lined up on Talcott and on the side streets to the north of Talcott.

When the parade starts, it turns North from Talcott and heads north until it takes an angle to the right on Prairie (with a small park on the left) over to Main St. and then takes a right. At this point the railroad tracks are on the left.  The parade then proceeds on Main and turns south on Courtland until it ultimately ends up at Hodges park. Parade watchers line the street along the entire route, starting at Cumberland all the way to Hodges park.