Opening Day Parade & Family Fun Day! Information 

Saturday, February 20, 2016

West Garden Grove Youth Baseball proudly kicks off its season with the traditional Opening Day Parade followed by Family Fun Day! 

Our grand marshal for the parade this year is former MLB All-Star Bret Boone!  During his career Boone was a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner, and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner.

Immediately following Opening ceremonies, you are invited to attend Family Fun Day! until 2:30pm.  Wristbands will be on sale for $20 and include unlimited Jumpers, games and 1 popcorn & 1 nacho.  Make sure to visit our local vendors and the silent auction!  The following food trucks will be participating: Bubba Sweets, Chunk n Chip, BaaBang and Los Lobos.

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Route 

Teams meet at Edgar Park by7:15 AM or earlier, as the surrounding streets will be closed to all traffic at 7:30 AM.  The parade begins at Edgar Park on Cerulean Ave. between Owen St. and Topaz St. and ends at Enders Elementary School where opening ceremonies and Family Fun Day take place.

Player Information 

Players should be in full uniform and comfortable walking shoes, not cleats.

Teams should carry their banner to announce their presence!  A parent or two can bring snacks and drinks for the kids to enjoy while waiting for the parade to begin. Please make sure that your team has a trash bag to collect litter.  There is no candy throwing allowed along the parade route.

 

After the parade

Opening ceremonies will commence at Enders Elementary School immediately after the parade's conclusion.  Upon arriving at Enders, homemade banners should be taken to the designated area to be judged for the banner contest.  Teams should bring blankets to sit on during the ceremonies.  Make sure any trash is cleaned up before and after the parade and during opening ceremonies. 

 

Parking

There is no parking along the parade route.  Parking at Enders is restricted to parade dignitaries only.  Arrive early for best parking in the nearby vicinity and do not park on any grass area.