Volunteers needed for BG Holiday Parade

Mary Hinkelman, executive director of the BG Chamber of Commerce, at work during 2019 Holiday Parade.

From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade Project Team is looking fo volunteers for the upcoming Holiday Parade. 

The 2022 Annual Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade will be stepping off at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and expected to reach the Four Corners in Downtown Bowling Green approximately 10 a.m.

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Details about each position that needs filled can be found at this sign-up link: https://signup.com/go/MCmcASk

Grab Cone Volunteer

Grab Cone Volunteers will place cones on street against the curb at pre-marked chalk marks and remove cones at the end of the parade. 8 a.m. to noon.

Bay Coordinator

Bay Coordinators help set up barricades and direct units to make sure they are in the correct line up order. Even if assigned to the last bay, this position’s duties will be completed by noon.

8:15 a.m. to noon.

Banner Carrier

Banner Carriers will march in the parade holding the banners for parade sponsors. This position's duties will be

completed by 1 p.m.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Non-Permit Zone Monitor

Check in individuals who wish to use the non-permit zone. Monitors will also need to schedule those individuals who want to use the zone the day of the parade.

9 a.m. to noon.

Traffic Flow Directors

Traffic Flow Directors will have signs that tell units to speed up or slow down, to maintain the proper pace of the parade.

9 a.m. to noon

Exit Bay Coordinator

Exit Bay Coordinators assist parade units in exiting South Main Street safely.

9 a.m. to noon.

This year’s parade is brought to you by the following Presenting Sponsors: The BG Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green State University, City of Bowling Green, and Wood County Hospital. WTOL 11 will be broadcasting the parade live again this year with Ryan Wichman as the commentator.