1950 - 2010
The Longest Consecutively Running Loyalty Celebration in the Nation
Initiated in 1950 by the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Loyalty Day is an historically rich celebration of patriotism

Click for the complete schedule of 2009's Loyalty Weekend events.

Fun for the whole family!

Ride a bike, pull a wagon, build a float, dress in a costume.

Saturday, May 8, 2010
Check-in starts at 11 am
Ilwaco Pharmacy parking lot, downtown Ilwaco
Parade starts at 12 noon

This annual Loyalty Days Children's Parade winds through Ilwaco's downtown. The parade begins at noon with lineup and registration beginning around 11 am. ALL CHILDREN are welcome to participate and may register on Parade Day.

Everyone is invited to cheer on the kidsand then enjoy the first Saturday Market of the season at the Port of Ilwaco

Parade pre-registration forms are available at any Peninsula Pharmacy,
all branches of The Bank of the Pacific, Ilwaco City Hall, Port of Ilwaco
and any grocery store on the Peninsula and Naselle.

Parade Participants may register on Parade Day.

Entertainment/Vendors/Food

Awards Ceremony 1:00 pm at the Port Pavillion

"Blessing of the Fleet" - Boats depart at 1:30 pm

Join us for a free boat ride on a gaily decorated boat. The parade of boats head to the mouth of the Columbia River for this annual ceremonial blessing. A memorial wreath is dropped by U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.

For more information, call the Port of Ilwaco 360-642-3143

Sponsored by the Ilwaco Merchants Assocation

Click for the complete schedule of Loyalty Weekend events.

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