August 2008

The Astoria Regatta Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2008 Lektro Astoria Regatta Grand Land Parade. Our theme this year is "Great in 2008"
The 114th Astoria Regatta Festival will be held from August 6th through the 10th. Five days of fun revolve on the activiies on or near the great river of the west, the mighty Columbia River. Musical events abound this year, with nightly concerts to fit any taste in music. A Children's parade; Sailboat races on the Columbia; Fireworks over the Columbia; a special ceremoney at the Maritime Memorial Park; a Salmon Bar-B-Que; a Car Show, and of course the 2008 LEKTRO INC. Grand Land Parade are just some of the that make up the Regetta Festival.
The 2008 LEKTRO Grand Land Parade starts at 12:00 Noon Saturday August 9th at the intersection of 17th and Exchange. Our popular downtown route starts and ends at nearly the same spot. Our parade is virtually flat, with one block going downhill, and the final block uphill to the disband area. Please check in the morning of the parade at the Astoria Aquatic Center, 1997 Marine Drive, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

The fastest way to register for the parade is online, right here. You can register online through August 4th. Go to www.astoriaregatta.org and click on the link to 2008 LEKTRO INC. Grand Land Parade Application. Once there, fill out the application, press submit, and you are registered for the parade. Floats and motorized entries need to bring a certificate of insurance when they check-in the morning of the parade. (Government entries do not need a certificate of insurance.) We will respond via email to confirm your entry. Please contact Parade Chairman Martin Bue at the numbers listed below if you have any questions.

We look forward to you joining us in making the 114th Astoria Regatta Festival the best one ever!