Dogwood Festival & Parade
May 15 to 18, 2023
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2023 DOGWOOD Parade Line-Up
Saturday, May 20th - 1:00 pm
Bridge > Main
Details
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Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Line Up: Opens at 11:30pm, Must be in line by 12:30pm
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GPS Location: Phoenixville, Borough Hall, 351 Bridge Street, Please enter from Church & Bridge Street
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Parade Route Length: ~.7 miles
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Parade Start Time: 1:00pm
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Sensory Friendly Zone: No Lights or Sirens Main St Between Hall & Walnut
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Restrooms: Phoenixville Borough Hall
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Parking: Wheatland Street Lot, 716 Wheatland Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 - More Info
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Rain Information: There is no rain date for the Dogwood Parade.
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The Dogwood Parade Committee may deny entries and/or require immediate departure of any entry if that entry is not obeying the enclosed rules and regulations.
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We look forward to your participation in the 80th Annual Dogwood Parade. If you have any questions please email dogwoodparade@phoenixvillejaycees.org
DOGWOOD Parade Line Up
The Tradition Continues
= Entry Points
Church & Bridge Street
If You Do Not See Your Organization Listed Please Report To Zone 4
A
Acme Markets - Zone 4
Ann's Heart - Zone 4
B
Berks East Gymnastics - Zone 4
Brian Boru Pipes and Drums - Zone 2
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C
Chesco Connect (Phoenixville Area Senior Center) - Zone 2
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E
East Coventry Township Police Department - Zone 1
F
Feet First Dance - Zone 4
Firebird Children's Theatre - Zone 2
Friendship Fire Company Diving Rescue Unit - Zone 3
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G
Galena Brass - Zone 2
Getz Steam Calliope - Zone 3
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvannia - Zone 4
Grace Bible Church - Zone 4
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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling - Zone 2
K
Ken's Automotive - Zone 4
Kimberton Fair Queen - Zone 2
Kimberton Fire Company - Zone 3
Krise Transportation - Zone 2
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L
Limerick Fire Department - Zone 3
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Magic Memories Early Learning School - Zone 4
Mont Clare Deli - Zone 4
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O
Orion Communities - Zone 4
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PAHS Air Force JROTC - Zone 1
Paoli Fire Company - Zone 3
Phoenix Karate - Zone 4
Phoenix Lodge No. 75 F & AM - Zone 1
Phoenixville Area Children's Learning Centers - Zone 4
Phoenixville Area Police Athletic League (PAL) - Zone 4
Phoenixville Area Senior Center (Chesco Connect) - Zone 2
Phoenixville Car Show - Zone 2
Phoenixville Fire Department - Zone 3
Phoenixville Inferno Youth Mountain Bike Team - Zone 4
Phoenixville YMCA - Zone 4
Phuture Phantoms Youth Sports - Zone 2
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R
Refresh A Can - Zone 4
Reilly Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps - Zone 2
Rockstar Roller Derby - Zone 4
Royersford Fire Department - Zone 3
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Satori Martial Arts - Zone 4
State Representative Paul Friel - Zone 1
Street Beans - Zone 2
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T
Tague Lumber - Zone 2
Tamang Society Of Pennsylvania - Zone 4
The Clinic - Zone 4
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United States Air Force - Zone 2
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V
Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company - Zone 3
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W
West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad - Zone 2
White Horse Youth Rugby - Zone 4
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Parking For Parade Participants
Parking for Participant Vehicles Not In The Parade
Only Vehicles In the Parade Should Be in the Line Up Area
Distance: 0.4 miles ~8 minute walk
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Park & Load​
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Wheatland Street Parking Lot
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716 Wheatland Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Directions to Entry Point
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Starting at 716 Wheatland Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
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Head southwest on Mason St/Wheatland St toward Mellon St - 0.2 mi
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Turn left onto Bridge St - 0.3 mi
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Enter into the parade line-up area at Church St & Bridge St
Parade Line Up
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Church & Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Parade Traffic Info
Ensuring A Fun Time For All
Dogwood Parade Traffic Info
Saturday, May 20
No Parking After 11am​
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Bridge St between Church St & Gay Street
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Bridge St between Gay St & Main St
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Main St between Bridge St & 5th Ave
Best Detours
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Starr St to Manavon St to Nutt Road
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Fillmore Street
Cross Streets Open Until Noon
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Church St
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Washington Ave
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Gay St
DOGWOOD Parade Rules
Ensuring A Fun Time For All
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All parade entries must be in-line, in their designated zone by 12:15pm on Saturday, May 20th.
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No candy or other objects may be thrown. Candy may only be distributed by walking parade participants.
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A driver must remain with each vehicle in the line-up area at all times.
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Alcoholic beverages are forbidden in line-up, on any float, in any vehicle or on the person of any participant. Participants consuming alcohol prior to parade start will not be permitted in the parade and any person consuming alcohol during the parade will be removed from parade.
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No political advertisements/endorsements are permitted. Current elected officials are permitted to enter the parade.
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No advertisements on behalf of a second party are permitted, marketing companies are welcome to join, but they must promote only themselves and not their clients.
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The parade must be kept in a continuous forward motion at all times. This is to avoid gaps being created. Please attempt to maintain 100 ft. between you and the unit in front of you.
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Participants must complete the parade route.
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No excessive revving of vehicle engines, squealing of tires, blowing of air horns, racing, driving erratically, or hot-rodding.
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Live animals must wear waste catchers or be followed by a clean up crew for waste removal.
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Any participant operating a motorized vehicle in the parade must possess a valid driver’s license. The committee reserves the right to ask for proper identification.
If any of the above rules are not adhered to, you will be removed from the parade. It is the Parade Committee’s intention for all, including participants and spectators, to have a safe and fun evening.