It’s time for our LEVEL 3 family to join us for the 2025 Moorpark Country Days parade on Saturday, October 4th!  This year’s parade theme is PIONEERING! This event is a wonderful opportunity to create positive core-memories for your family. Our youth members feel like super-stars and our adults get to inspire their peers to experience the life-changing benefits of martial arts!

Sign your name and shirt size on the participation sheet in our lobby by August 31st and get a free LEVEL 3 parade shirt to wear and keep! When sharing your memories of this great event on your social media tag @level3karate and use hashtags #level3life and #moorparkcountrydays2025.

Parade participation details (check back for updates Thru event day):

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A PEDESTRIAN PASS TO JOIN OUR PARADE GROUP - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!

  • ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN: We are parade group (group # 33 - we meet in the Walnut Canyon School parking lot). All participants must be in the staging area at their assigned location no later than 9:00 a.m - there is no padding to this schedule - this is the time. Parade begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Meet at Walnut Canyon school on Casey Road. Plan ahead for parking! See more details about arrivale and parade route below.

  • DRESS CODE: Your parade shirt is NOW ready for pick up! Students will wear LEVEL 3 parade shirt (or any LEVEL 3 shirt if you missed the parade shirt order deadline) with black or white Gi-pants or shorts, belt optional. Please avoid wearing any items that cover your t-shirt design - the goal is to look uniform and represent! We will have a small wagon for backpack storage. Family members of students - wear a LEVEL 3 shirt if you have. If not, then wear any combination of top and bottoms in black, white, red, orange, or yellow with comfortable walking shoes. Dress for the weather - hat and sunglasses are okay. Be sure your apparel is a clean and respectful representation of our studio (nothing stained, tattered, torn, cut, political, polarizing, or inappropriate, etc).

  • Other things to bring: WATER BOTTLE, sunblock, sunshields, and if needed emergency medicines or any other personal supplies.

  • Conduct & Etiquette: Walk, smile, wave, and CHEER for your group! Please do not leave the group once we are walking. No giving or taking items from parade spectators. Be respectful to all event-goers - you represent LEVEL 3.

  • Street Fair: Send a friend to our booth (booth # To Be Announced - but just look for the LEVEL 3 logo) for a special offer - this day only!

Parade STAGING & ROUTE:

  • Route will begin at Walnut Canyon Elementary School, follow through Casey Road → Moorpark Ave → High Street!

  • Staging Area – Parade staging will be at Walnut Canyon Elementary

  • Parade Participant Drop off &/or Pedestrians participants:

    • Head North on Spring Rd, Turn Left on Charles St, Drop off at Moorpark Civic Center, then walk to Check-in at Casey Rd.

    • Drop off Vehicles will be able to access and exit Moorpark Civic Center parking lot until 9AM

    • If you need to leave between 9AM and 12PM DO NOT PARK IN THE MOORPARK CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT - Access out of the lot will be closed during the parade, and you will be unable to leave the parking lot until the parade concludes.

    • PLEASE SHOW AND SHARE PEDESTRIAN PASS TO ENTER CIVIC CENTER ENTRY

      • Pedestrian pass will be provided during the week before the parade

      • Any Participant who is walking in the parade, and not on a float or motor vehicle will exit left at Magnolia S

      • Please be sure to completely clear High Street, so the parade can continue smoothly

One of the most endearing aspects of having a martial arts studio is the camaraderie and family-like connection we see flourish among our members. If you haven’t felt that yet, then this is a perfect way to connect more with your LEVEL 3 family. We’re proud of your effort and the reputation we’ve established in our community. Thank you for carrying on this great tradition!