HISTORY OF LIONS CAVALCADE

The Lions Cavalcade was born in 1987 when PIP Lion Judge Brian Stevenson proposed to establish a highly visible province wide fund raising program.

Lion's Cavalcade was established to raise funds for Lions Journey for Sight.

In 1990 the Committee felt that this project had run its course in this area.

They began to look for a fresh program.

It was decided to approach the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) for some input.

From these discussions the Lions Cavalcade Traveling Eye Screening Clinic came into being.

In 1991 the Wetaskiwin Lions and Lioness clubs donated a van for this project.

In 1996 this project was no longer viable, because of changes to the Alberta Health Care System.

Thus the T.D.R.P (Traveling Diabetes Resource Program) was adopted.

Each year a Lions Club in Alberta hosts a Cavalcade Parade and campout in their community on the first weekend of June at which time any club in attendance can present their donations to Lions Cavalcade.

This parade takes place through the streets of the Host clubs community and is made up of decorated vehicles from all the Clubs present.

After the parade a BBQ is held with a session of fellowship where those present can win prizes donated by local merchants or purchase gifts In a silent auction.

Each year a request is sent to all Lions Clubs in Alberta asking for a club to apply to host the Cavalcade Parade and campout indicating what year they would like to host this event.

The deadline for applications is May 31st of the year prior to the date they wish to host.