Apply Now to Participate in Celebrate Birmingham Parade

Are you or your organization interested in walking in this year's Celebrate Birmingham Parade? Now is the time to apply.

According to Laura Broski, the annual family parade — held every year to herald the start of summer — will be held at 1 p.m. May 20. The theme of this year's parade is "The Good Ole Days."

Those looking to participate must register their group by April 30 by filling out a Participation Form found at www.bhamgov.org/parade. Those looking to sponsor the parade must also fill out a form found at the city website by April 30.

, the 2012 parade will follow a new route — beginning on South Old Woodward at Brown, traveling north and then west on Maple Road, south on Bates before ending in .

Also new this year will be the Whiskers & Waggles Pet Parade, where kids can show off their furry friends during the parade's grand finale. Middle and elementary school students may register at their school or by filling out a registration form also found at www.bhamgov.org/parade.