{"id":2577,"date":"2014-07-09T16:39:16","date_gmt":"2014-07-09T22:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlands.com\/?p=2577"},"modified":"2014-07-09T16:40:22","modified_gmt":"2014-07-09T22:40:22","slug":"edmonton-oil-kings-princess-patricias-canadian-light-infantry-to-lead-k-days-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlands.com\/?p=2577","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton Oil Kings & Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry to lead K-Days Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

K-Days celebrates the City of Champions with this year\u2019s Parade Marshals<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

EDMONTON, AB<\/strong> \u2013 Northlands is pleased to announce that one of Edmonton\u2019s most decorated sports championship teams of 2014, the Edmonton Oil Kings will lead the K-Days Parade as the 2014 Parade Marshals. In addition, we are proud to announce that in recognition of their 100 years of service to Canada and the Edmonton area, Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry will be serving as this year\u2019s Honourary Parade Marshals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese two groups encompass civic pride and service and we are thrilled to have them lead this year\u2019s K-Days Parade,\u201d said Sharilee Fossum, Acting President and CEO, Northlands. \u201cEdmonton is a city full of local heroes, two of which will be recognized at this year\u2019s parade,\u201d said Fossum. \u201cWe are confident that the Edmonton Oil Kings and Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry will do Edmonton proud as this year\u2019s K-Days Parade Marshals and Honourary Parade Marshals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Winners of the 2014 Memorial Cup and Ed Chynoweth Cup, the Edmonton Oil Kings truly embody what it means to be the City of Champions. Chosen for their outstanding achievements in the Western Hockey League this year, the Edmonton Oil Kings will lead the celebration in the streets with players and the Memorial and Ed Chynoweth Cups in tow.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the players, coaches and staff of the Edmonton Oil Kings, we are thrilled to be named Parade Marshals of the 2014 K-Days Parade and humbled to share the honour with the Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry,\u201d said Patrick LaForge, President and COO, Oilers Entertainment Group & Governor, Edmonton Oil Kings. \u201cEveryone dreams of leading the parade after a championship season. Thank you to Northlands for the invitation and we look forward to sharing the Cup with all of Edmonton.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

In celebration of their 100th Anniversary of service to Canada, Northlands is thrilled to have Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry serve as this year\u2019s Honourary Parade Marshals. Over its 100 year history, thousands of members of Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry have served this nation and Northlands is honoured to have the opportunity to recognize their dedication and sacrifice.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is truly a privilege to be appointed the Honourary Parade Marshal for this year\u2019s K-Days Parade,\u201d says Major Slade G.J. Lerch, Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry. \u201cAs we approach our 100th Anniversary, we sincerely appreciate this amazing preliminary event to our commemorative celebrations this summer. Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry is proud of our enduring relationship with the City of Edmonton and we invite the public to join us at Garrison Edmonton for our Regimental Centennial Parade and the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (CMBG) Military Heritage Day on August 9.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

K-Days Parade Marshal Criteria:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The K-Days parade is civic event that celebrates the diversity of the Capital Region, our province and our country. The K-Days Parade chooses an annual Parade Marshal based on a number of criteria including:
\n\u2022 Significant accomplishment by an individual or organization in the year leading up to K-Days
\n\u2022 Recognition of a significant contribution to the Capital Region, province, or nation over a several years
\n\u2022 Tie to K-Days programming in the year of the parade<\/p>\n

The K-Days Parade starts at 99 St. and 102 Ave. on July 18 at 10 a.m. with the Shriner\u2019s Pre-Parade beginning at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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