NEWS RELEASE
ORE TO SHORE RACE
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To celebrate its 25th anniversary the Ore to Shore will be marching in both the Marquette and Ishpeming parades and would like as many people as possible to join us in celebrating the race by walking or riding in the parade.
The Ore to Shore rocks and rolls, so we will have the King of rock'n'roll himself, Almost Elvis, performing on our float.
The Ore to Shore invites you to decorate your bike for the parade and wear your favorite Ore to Shore T-shirt. Any child 13 years or younger that dresses up like Elvis and marches or rides in the parade will receive a free entry for one of the kids’ events at the 2024 Ore to Shore. The top adult that dresses like Elvis will win a free entry to the 2024 Ore to Shore.
Elvis costume judging will be done, of course, by Almost Elvis and the Michigan TCB Mafia. Everyone is welcome to march or ride in the parade with us whether or not you decorate your bike or dress like Elvis.
Kids riding bikes in a 4th of July parade is one of the best Independence Day traditions and will be remembered for a lifetime.
Parade Details:
Marquette Parade – Thursday, July 4th: We line up on McClellan Street near the L&M Fleet Supply (old Shopko). Parade lineup is from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., with the parade starting at 2:00 p.m. The streets will be barricaded after 1:15 p.m., so make sure to get there before that if you need to park.
All are welcome to walk or ride their bike in the parade with us, regardless of costume. If you’re not dressing up, wear an Ore to Shore shirt from past years.
Ishpeming Parade – Saturday, July : Line up for the parade starts at 9 a.m. with the parade starting at 10:30 a.m. Parade lineup location will be posted on the Ishpeming Independence Day Celebration Facebook Page the day before the parade (July 5). Please use this Facebook page to find us. For more information, head to oretoshore.com/news and for questions, please email [email protected].
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