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Parade Volunteers
We want you!
We are looking for volunteers, whether individually or in groups, to assist with the upcoming Parade. Please read the information below to find out how you can help. If you are interested in volunteering, let us know by completing the online sign-up form. Or, if you have questions not answered on this page, please contact our Volunteer Recruitment Director by Email or by phone at
(314) 241-PATS.
Primarily, we seek individuals, who are age 18 or over, to be Parade Marshals, but we also have limited availability of other positions (see below)
Basic duties of Parade Marshals:
- Answer questions from spectators. (The Parade Committee will provide a list of Frequently Asked Questions, with answers.)
- Keep the spectators out of the Parade route. Parade Marshals will help maintain the curb line, and prevent spectators from moving into the street.
- Be available from check-in at 10:00 AM, until 3:00 PM. (After some minor activities to return the streets to normal auto traffic, the Post-Parade Party will begin at the Parade Headquarters.)
- Be pleasant and helpful.
- Be willing to have fun. Most people who attend our Parade are well-behaved. So, your job is often not very difficult, meaning you'll have more fun.
Sign Me Up!
Click to complete our online sign-up form,
and we'll keep you in mind for this year's Parade
Other Available Volunteer Positions
Besides Parade Marshals, other positions can include Parade Route Setup, Balloon Handling, Disabled Viewing, Headquarters/Check In, and Logistics/Supply. The reporting time and time commitment differ from the information given above for Parade Marshals. Please inquire about these alternate positions, or list it as a choice on the application form, if you are interested. Since these positions are limited, no guarantees are made.
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Volunteering Details
Parade Marshals are requested to attend the information session, and, of course, be present on Parade day (Saturday, March 15, 2008) from 10:00 AM through 3:00 PM.
On Parade day, Volunteer Parade Marshals will check in, then will be assigned to an area along the Parade route. We'll provide transportation to your assigned area, should it be farther than walking distance. Block Captains oversee each area, to help address questions and other issues that arise throughout the day.
The Parade Headquarters is located at Paddy O's, 618 South 7th Street (just south of Busch Stadium and Hwy 40/I-64). This is a new location for 2008! Upon entering, follow the signs to the check-in table.
Volunteers will be provided with complimentary parking on Parade day. The parking location is at the Starr Lot, at 8th and Cerre Streets, just across the street from the Parade Headquarters. After checking in at the Headquarters, shuttles will take volunteers to their designated block location.
Event Summary: What, When, Where
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Date/Time |
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Location |
Information
Session |
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Saturday, March 8
1:00 PM |
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100 North Tucker Blvd
Downtown St. Louis |
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| Check-In |
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Saturday, March 15
10:00 AM |
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Parade Headquarters
Paddy O's (new location for 2008)
618 South 7th Street
(just south of Busch Stadium and Hwy 40/I-64) |
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| Parade |
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Saturday, March 15
12:00 Noon |
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At designated volunteer location |
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Post-Parade
Party |
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Saturday, March 15
approx 3:30 PM |
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Parade Headquarters |
Volunteering FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Is the information session mandatory?
A: The information session is important, so it is strongly requested that you attend the information sessions. We introduce you to some of the Block Captains, as well as convey important parade information to new and returning volunteers. Each year, some procedures change, so we want volunteers to be aware of anything that changes, along with a refresh of past procedures.
Q: If I can't make the information session, can I still volunteer?
A: You can still volunteer, but we strongly encourage you to attend the information session. If you miss it, you will need to contact our volunteer coordinator to receive any important information that is missed. If you are a member of a larger group, we prefer that all group members attend, but if that is not possible, your group representatives must be present to gather and share the information with you.
Q: On parade day, where do I check-in?
A: At 10:00 AM on parade day, all volunteers should arrive at the Parade Headquarters. The Headquarters staff will check you in, answer any last minute questions, and assist with getting you to your designated volunteer location.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Volunteer Parking is provided at the Starr Lot, at 8th and Cerre Streets. It is across the street from the Headquarters. You will be provided with a voucher for complimentary parking, which will be turned in at the parking location gate.
Q: How long will I be needed on Parade Day?
A: We ask that all parade marshal volunteers check in at the Headquarters at 10:00 AM. You will be assigned to a street location and then transported by shuttle to your designated location along the parade route. The Parade begins at Noon. Your volunteer commitment will end about 3:00 PM, following some minor cleanup in your assigned area. Your block captain will coordinate this effort and then release you to return to the Headquarters, where the Post-Parade Party will be held.
Q: Will food or beverage provided to the Parade Volunteers?
A: Food and beverages are provided to volunteers. When you check-in, there will be some light breakfast items available in the Headquarters. Throughout the day, hot and cold beverages, as well as sandwiches and chips, will be delivered by cart to volunteers on the parade route. After the Parade, a post-parade party, including food and drink, will be held in the Headquarters.
Q: Am I allowed to drink alcoholic beverages while volunteering?
A: Volunteers are NOT allowed to consume alcohol while performing their volunteer duties. We strive to run a family-friendly event, so we cannot have intoxicated volunteers representing our event. After the Parade is over, you are free to consume "adult" beverages.
Q: Name three things I'll wish I'd brought with me to volunteer on Parade day.
A: This would depend on the weather. For a cold day, you'll want to bring a warm hat, warm gloves, and warm shoes. For a sunny day, you'll want to bring sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a hat for shade. Remember - the parade goes on rain, shine, or snow.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: We ask that you not wear a lot of green clothing. We're not party-poopers, we just want you to stand out better in a crowd. To aid in this, we will furnish a Parade Marshal jacket, to be worn over your own clothing, so that you are recognizable as being a Parade official. It must be returned at the end of the day, so that we can clean and re-use them the following year.
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