Concerns over insurance for the Canada Day Parade have been alleviated, says Chamber of Commerce manager Kathy Little.
Little says these concerns have been ironed out.
“The agent that we purchase insurance from to spoke to the company that underwrites the insurance and explained to them it is small parade and we have been doing it for quite a long time,” said Little.
“These are huge insurance companies and they are not always abreast of small communities and small communities always hold small parades. Even the Santa Claus Parade will also go ahead.”
She says other events such as the Calgary Stampede Parade requires that participants in the parade carry insurance. This will not be the case in Drumheller.
This year’s parade theme is focused around the centennial of coal mining in the valley. It has been set for quite some time.
The Chamber will be making available registration forms. It wishes those who are interested in participating register in advance. It allows organizers to plan logistics on the day of the event.
Registration forms can be obtained from Chamber assistant Roxanne Clarke at the Chamber office. Those interested in participating can call the Chamber office at 403-823-8100 or e-mail info@drumhellerchamber.com. They are planning to make registration forms available online shortly.
The Town of Drumheller is also gearing up for Canada Day, and is looking for local entertainment. It has put a call out for local entertainers or band members who are interested in performing to contact kdesilets@dinosaurvalley.com or call 403-823-6300.
