Procession Day Logistics

Parking
Traffic and parking will be congested in downtown Olympia. Please carpool or ride the bus if possible. Parking is available in the lot at 7th and Cherry. (Note: The intersection of Legion Way and Jefferson will be closed until 9:00 pm.) see route map

Restrooms
Honey Buckets will be provided at the intersection of Legion and Jefferson. Restrooms are also located at Sylvester Park and Heritage Park. The entire event should last about two hours. (Note: Please respect neighboring businesses with regard to restroom use.) see route map

Participant Drop-off & Pick-up
The Procession will gather in the street on Legion Way within the two block span between Jefferson and Chestnut. Participant drop-off will occur at the intersections of Legion & Chestnut (heading south) and 7th & Cherry (heading west). Parking will be available in the adjacent parking lots south of 7th. Pick-up will occur in a similar fashion at the intersection of Legion and Cherry. (Note: Please expedite the process by leaving the drop-off area promptly, so as many people as possible may be dropped at the staging area in a timely manner.) see route map

Safety
Please observe these basic safety rules during the Procession:

• Carry NO GLASS during the parade.
• Stay within your Element (section) during the parade.
• Dance, slither, but please NO RUNNING.
• Help any fellow Processioners that may need assistance.
• Keep a watch over our small species and help any lost children to Lost and Found.)

Recycling & Garbage
Please be mindful of not creating waste at Procession locations. This event celebrates Earth Day and the natural environment. Leave no "footprints" of litter. Thank you for helping to pick up what others may leave behind.

Lost Children & Lost and Found
In the event that a child becomes separated from her or his group, please instruct children to go directly to the registration table at Legion and Jefferson before the Procession and to the closing and music stage at Heritage Park after the Procession. During the Procession go to the Arts Walk Information Booth on 5th Ave between Washington Street and Capitol Way. For lost items contact us and leave a description. see route map

Snacks & Drinks
Bring snacks & drinks, especially for young children, since Arts Walk night is a very busy time and finding space in local restaurants may be difficult.