Marchers needed for Solidarity Forever Parade – May 25, 2019

CUPE Manitoba is inviting CUPE members (and family members) to march with us in the Solidarity Forever Parade as part of the Winnipeg General Strike 100^th Anniversary Celebrations.  The CUPE Manitoba entry will feature a horse and cart,marching band and historical costumes.

The Solidarity Forever parade, will take place on Saturday, May 25.  CUPE members will be meeting at 9:30 am at Bannatyne and Main Street – the parade will conclude at 12:00 pm.

The parade will start at the corner of Market Street and Lily Avenue (in the Exchange District) and make its way to Memorial Park (in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building) for the Solidarity Forever Community Concert presented by CUPE Manitoba.  The concert will feature a fantastic line-up of musicians, a family fun zone (with bouncy castles, face painting and other fun activities for kids), a variety of food trucks and more!

Parade Period Costumes

If you are willing to march dressed in 1919 period clothing, CUPE Manitoba is able to provide you with a costume. The costumes have been provided by a theatre company and are of high quality and historically accurate.  (Please note that we have limited costumes available).

You are also welcome to provide your own costume or come as you are. Here is a good website of 1919 clothing: http://fashionthroughtheyears.weebly.com/1910-1919.html

Registration/More Information

In order for us to plan accordingly, we need to know how many members are coming so please register in advance by clicking here. https://formsmarts.com/form/1rix?mode=h5&via=f8s.co

Once you have registered, we’ll be in touch with more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Jenna Komadowski

Executive Assistant

CUPE Manitoba

704-275 Broadway Ave

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3C 4M6

Ph: 204-560-2140 PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW NUMBER

Direct Number: 204-560-2138 PLEASE NOTE MY NEW NUMBER

jenna@cupe.mb.ca