This parade marks the beginning of the softball and baseball season. All league players from kindergarten up until high school will be walking, originating at the middle school, to the Cochituate Fields located on West Plain Street west of Route 27. There is limited parking at Wayland Middle School, however, parking is available at Finnerty s and at other businesses near the Cochituate Field. All participants and family members are invited to convene at the field for a short ceremony in which the president, board members, commissioners and committee chairpersons are present with all the team players.
Refreshments are available following the ceremony.
There is no rain date. Music by John Regan, the Buckaroos and others is provided throughout the day. Entertainment includes clowns, face painting, balloons and juggling. Free seedling trees donated by the North Shore Recycling Facility are distributed and there is a display of products made from recycled materials. Beginning at 11 a.m., equipment rides are offered for children accompanied by an adult, with bicycle helmets required.