All local community groups, businesses, schools, classic car clubs, bands and marching groups are encouraged to participate in this year's 52nd Tulip Time Festival Parade.

This year's theme of "Life is Fun" is sure to provide lots of colour and excitement in Bong Bong Street during the festival and will provide entrants with numerous opportunities to support this theme in their parade entry.

In an effort to encourage more floats to appear in this year's parade the Tulip Time Committee is organising float making workshops, which are planned for Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30.

Should you wish to participate in these workshops please contact the parade co-ordinator on the phone number below.

Special guest in the parade will be the official 2012 Tulip Time Ambassador, Geraldine Turner.

Sydney Cycling Club members will join the parade, after their annual "Ride for a Reason" Charity Challenge from Sydney to Bowral.

This is a terrific opportunity to showcase your business, school, musical, sports, social or hobby group.

Don't forget entry to participate in the parade is free. Interested organisations need to complete an Expression of Interest form.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your business or community group to locals and visitors.

For more information, contact parade co-ordinator,Robert Vance on 4861-1008 or go online and register your expression of interest on www.tuliptime.net.au, "Street Parade".