On Thursday, September 6th at 6:00 p.m., the South Boston Youth Soccer League will be holding it’s 35th annual “Parade of Champions” at Moakley Park in the Paul Saunders Stadium. This is the official kickoff for the Fall season in which over 600 of Southie’s finest – it’s kids – will participate in a fun filled opening night parade.
City Councilor Ed Flynn will be the Master of Ceremonies and as usual he will provide all of us with a fun filled night of merriment with his wit. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be providing the marching music for the kids once again. The Boston Police Honor Guard will lead the slowest parade in town, as they lead the kids on their route around the track. Some of the officers have been involved with this parade for over 34 years and tell me that this is the one event they look forward to every year where they get to be right up close with all the kids.
All players should be at the stadium by 5:30 to get jerseys and line up with their team for the start of the parade. Look for the age group and team number on the signs located on the fence outside the stadium. Any player who registered but has not been contacted by a coach and does not know their team should go to the clubhouse at 4:30 where an information table has been set up.
There will be no registration of players on this night. Coaches should be at the clubhouse at 5:00 p.m. to pick up their jerseys and line up with their teams and have their team sign all set and great costumes on the kids. So, if you want to have some fun and cheer on the kids then make it a point to be at the stadium on Thursday, September 6th at 6:00 pm for the “PARADE OF CHAMPIONS.”
