THEME: Whatcom Blossoms May 26, 2012 - Downtown at NOON The 92nd Annual Ski to Sea Grand Parade starts at the corner of Alabama and Cornwall and proceeds downtown to Champion Street and turns left to State Street and York see map below. 2011 WINNERS
The 2012 Ski to Sea Grand Parade will be Saturday, May 26th at noon in Downtown Bellingham.
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Take this opportunity and be creative! Schools, clubs, associations and businesses are all encouraged to enter the Ski to Sea Grand Parade and make community history together.
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Start planning your float now. We would like to encourage the involvement of all Whatcom County Clubs, Groups, Associations and businesses to join us for a day of fun and entertainment. Show Whatcom how you Blossom.
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The Grand Parade will start at noon on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the corner of Alabama Street and Cornwall.
Applicants will be judged in the following categories:
Best: Float / Walking Group / Antique Cars/Trucks & Dignitary / Band/Drill/Dance/Flag Team / Equestrian / Novelty / Clean-Up Crew
Bands and Drill Teams will be judged on performance.
Let's make this the most entertaining parade to date. We look forward to your involvement with the 2011 parade.
2012 Sponsors
2010 Ski to Sea Grand Parade Winners
Grand Sweepstakes Award Knights of Columbus County Executive Award Deming Log Show Vern Blair Award - Baha'i Faith Float Mt. Baker Award - Deming Log Show Mt. Shuksan Award Kids Central Pre-School John C. Burley Award US Customs and Border Patrol Mayors Award Fantastic Firventure (Camp Firwood) Commercial Sweepstakes Ski to Sea Placid Pets AA Band First Place Mount Baker High School "Mountaineer" Marching Band AA Band Second Place Red Raider Marching Ensemble AAA Band First Place Squalicum High School Marching Band AAA Band Second Place - Ferndale High School Marching Band and Guard AAAA Band First Place - Marysville Pilchuck High School Marching Tomahawks Middle School Band First Place Chase Middle School Marching Band and Auxiliary Units Best Drumline Bellingham High School Best Drum Major Squalicum High School Doc Leedy Award Squalicum High School
Dance teams: 1st place: Bellingham high school
2nd place: Bellingham Jazzercise
3rd place: Dancing for Joy
Flag/drill teams: 1st place: Ferndale High School Flag Team
2nd place: Chase middle School Drill Team
3rd place: Bellingham Alumni Baton Twirlers
Cheerleaders: 1st place: Bellingham High School
2nd place: Bellingham Bulldogs
3rd place: Sehome High School