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Royal Party Selection
What is the May Day Royal Party?
The May Day Royal Party is a group of Port Coquitlam children who represent their community during the annual May Day Celebrations. The Royal Party is made up of Flower Girls, Princesses and Lancers (similar to a knight).
The Royal Party is presented at the Opening Ceremonies during which they perform specially choreographed dances. In addition to participating in the May Day Opening Ceremonies, members of the Royal Party also ride on or accompany the City’s float during the May Day Grande Parade, and attend a reception in their honour.
Each year, at a Selection Tea held in April, a May Queen and Ambassador are randomly selected from among the Princesses and Lancers.
2012 duties include participating in:
- Hip hop dance practices – beginning February 24, 4-5:30 pm each Friday at Port Coquitlam Rec Complex (except spring break and Good Friday)
- May Day Selection Tea – April 3
- Dress rehearsal (day and time to be announced)
- May Day Banquet and Opening Ceremonies – May 4, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
- May Day Parade with the City float, followed by May Day Luncheon – May 12, 10 am-1 pm
- Mother’s Day Picnic (optional) – May 13, 8:30 a.m. to noon
To be eligible, children must currently reside in Port Coquitlam or attend a school in Port Coquitlam and meet the grade level requirements for their respective categories.
- Flower Girl - girls in Grades 1 or 2
- Princess - girls in Grade 4 or 5
- Lancer - boys in Grade 4 or 5
All Princesses and Lancers have an equal opportunity of being selected as the May Queen or Ambassador.
How can my daughter/son sign up for the May Day Royal Party?
Applications are accepted from eligible children (see above) for the Royal Party positions, and a random draw takes place. Applications are available at Port Coquitlam elementary schools, recreation centres and online (see links, above left).
2012 Application Deadline: February 10, 2012
What is the cost for participating in the May Day Royal Party?
There is no application or registration fee, however children selected as members of the Royal Party will be required to purchase the materials necessary for their May Day outfits.
