Red Wagon Parade
FCC Equipment Financing, Presenting SponsorFCC Equipment Financing presents the annual Red Wagon Parade benefiting Wolfson Children's Hospital. The parade will take place on September 13, 2008 at 11 am in Downtown Jacksonville at Hemming Plaza. Each team will pull a red wagon bearing their group's name, decorated as their favorite children's book. The parade is part of the Jacksonville Children's Commission Family Festival which also kicks off Mayor Peyton's RALLY! Book Club, a plan to get every child in Jacksonville to read. Here is poster for the 2008 Red Wagon Parade (PDF). Click to view images from the 2007 Red Wagon Parade. How to participate in the Red Wagon Parade:
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Big Wheels $5,000 Red Hot Wagon $2,500 Rolling Wagon $1,000 If you can't participate in the parade, but want to help, use this web form: Make a donation. For more information contact:at 904.202.2881 or at 904.202.2250 |
- Complete an entry form
- Sponsorship levels are $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000.
- All proceeds will go to provide care for sick and injured children at Wolfson Children's Hospital ... and no child is turned away. You can help us cover critical costs for pediatric health care by being part of our Red Wagon Parade.
- This year's parade is providing funds for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit as well as the Pediatric Oncology Department.
- Decorate your wagon to portray your favorite children's book. Just imagine walking your wagon next to Mother Goose, Curious George or even Harry Potter!
- Pull your wagon alongside costumed characters like Star Wars villains, clowns and a big brass band!
- Wagons will be on display at the Main Jacksonville Public Library Downtown, creating a whimsical environmen for children to enjoy.
- ALL participating wagons will be invited to represent Wolfson Children's Hospital in the Winn-Dixie Hometown Gator Bowl Parade telecast on live TV in nine Southeast cities on New Year's Eve.
