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Furry Canada Day 2015
Posted 10 years ago
blitz9 is once again organizing this year's Furry Canada Day walk. They have posted a journal with the details, if you are interested in attending! XDDetails on the walk - http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6803892/
Picture of the break area - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16804418/
Furry Canada Day 2014 - still a go
Posted 11 years agoWhile this is rather late for a message to be posted, Furry Canada Day is still a go for 2014, thanks to the efforts of 
blitz9
Please check out her journal at http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5871126/ if you are interested in attending.
(This journal and the link on the main webpage will be updated later on with further details.)
blitz9Please check out her journal at http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5871126/ if you are interested in attending.
(This journal and the link on the main webpage will be updated later on with further details.)
FCD is a GO for today!
Posted 12 years agoThe weather's looking great - not too warm, not too windy, and no POP (yet...crosses claws)
This combination means that yes, we will still be meeting http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10972159/ <---here!
The walk begins at 2pm, so try to be at least 30 minutes early to find us and sort everything out.
See you soon!
This combination means that yes, we will still be meeting http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10972159/ <---here!
The walk begins at 2pm, so try to be at least 30 minutes early to find us and sort everything out.
See you soon!
Furry Canada Day Flag Auction - AUCTION CLOSED
Posted 12 years agoUpdate: The auction has concluded, and I'm pleased to say that 
acehart1 did, indeed, win the flag for this year! We plan on hosting this auction on an annual basis, so if you still interested you have plenty of time to save up for it.
That's right! Only 3 hours left to place your bid for this awesome FULL-SIZED flag. Bidding will close at 10pm TONIGHT (June 27, 2013)!
Currently, the bidding is at to $29 by acehart1 - will he win it? Will there be a last-minute bidding war?! Come find out!
Check out http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10922667/ for all the details.
acehart1 did, indeed, win the flag for this year! We plan on hosting this auction on an annual basis, so if you still interested you have plenty of time to save up for it. Currently, the bidding is at to $29 by
acehart1 - will he win it? Will there be a last-minute bidding war?! Come find out!Check out http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10922667/ for all the details.
FCD - Furry Canadian Flag up for auction
Posted 12 years agoWe're auctioning off one of the flags that will be used during Furry Canada Day this year.
Be sure to check out http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10922667/ for the details if you're interested! Perfect for hanging in hotel windows at a con, declaring "Here there be Canadians!" (aside from the beer bottles and maple syrup, of course )
Be sure to check out http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10922667/ for the details if you're interested! Perfect for hanging in hotel windows at a con, declaring "Here there be Canadians!" (aside from the beer bottles and maple syrup, of course )
FCD - 1 week and counting! (updates)
Posted 12 years agoGreetings, fellow furs!
We're now almost one week away from the 6th Furry Canada Day. Preparations for this event are almost complete, and we're looking forward to seeing you all there!
We're almost ready to go, and things are looking up, but there are a few minor items that we'd like to bring to your attention:
1) The route we are walking has a couple of minor changes due to downtown construction.
- We cannot meet right outside the Supreme Court, as they are doing work there and have walled off a lot of the space. However, there is a nearby greenspace to the left that is still free so please meet us there.
- At the end of the walk, there are some renovations being done by the art gallery. For those who've been to FCD before, what this means is that the columns we would normally change behind at the end are blocked off. However, we have found a couple of alternatives right around the same area, so this won't really affect us too much - we will just make a decision when we get there and direct everyone to the right spot.
2) Starting tomorrow there will be a new auction up! We are actually auctioning off a hand-made Canadian Paw flag. Wearable as a cape or to be carried during your next fursuit parade, this stylish item is a great way to show off your national and furry pride at the same time! :) The auction will be happening over the next few days on FA itself, so watch for the FA journal and submission details very soon!
3) In regards to the Canada Day commission that we recently completed, we have heard from the artist. It is going well and he's excited to show us the finished work; however, due to the high number of characters involved, there will be a slight delay in its completion. We are hoping to have it posted to FA within a week of Canada Day, but it will be up as soon as possible.
4) Finally, I just looked at the weather forecast for July 1 in Ottawa and so far it looks like SUUUUUUUNNN. :) If it does rain, but not too hard, we still plan to meet up at the same location and just enjoy whatever Canada Day events are going on together.
We're now almost one week away from the 6th Furry Canada Day. Preparations for this event are almost complete, and we're looking forward to seeing you all there!
We're almost ready to go, and things are looking up, but there are a few minor items that we'd like to bring to your attention:
1) The route we are walking has a couple of minor changes due to downtown construction.
- We cannot meet right outside the Supreme Court, as they are doing work there and have walled off a lot of the space. However, there is a nearby greenspace to the left that is still free so please meet us there.
- At the end of the walk, there are some renovations being done by the art gallery. For those who've been to FCD before, what this means is that the columns we would normally change behind at the end are blocked off. However, we have found a couple of alternatives right around the same area, so this won't really affect us too much - we will just make a decision when we get there and direct everyone to the right spot.
2) Starting tomorrow there will be a new auction up! We are actually auctioning off a hand-made Canadian Paw flag. Wearable as a cape or to be carried during your next fursuit parade, this stylish item is a great way to show off your national and furry pride at the same time! :) The auction will be happening over the next few days on FA itself, so watch for the FA journal and submission details very soon!
3) In regards to the Canada Day commission that we recently completed, we have heard from the artist. It is going well and he's excited to show us the finished work; however, due to the high number of characters involved, there will be a slight delay in its completion. We are hoping to have it posted to FA within a week of Canada Day, but it will be up as soon as possible.
4) Finally, I just looked at the weather forecast for July 1 in Ottawa and so far it looks like SUUUUUUUNNN. :) If it does rain, but not too hard, we still plan to meet up at the same location and just enjoy whatever Canada Day events are going on together.
FCD WANTS YOUR INPUT - Re: rainy days
Posted 12 years agoBeing an outdoors event, Furry Canada Day has always depended on good weather. We've actually had an amazing streak of luck the past 5 years with our sunny summer weather! This is good for everyone overall - after all, who doesn't want to party on a nice clear day?
The thing is, there was never any real backup plan in case the weather *had* been rainy. Texts would have been sent and messages posted saying "Don't expect anyone there!" and that's about it. After all, most fursuits don't exactly handle the rain well - especially any with airbrushing. The only plan was really "sorry, not this year - better luck next year!"
This year, though, we want to try and change that! While bad weather might make fursuiting unrealistic, we still want to try and arrange a get together as a group of furs for FCD! Just because we can't do things like normal doesn't mean we can't do anything at all. This is where you, o humble reader, come in.
We're looking for ideas on alternatives for Canada Day, should the weather be bad that would keep us from doing our walk and fireworks. We have a few ideas on things that we could do as a group, but we're open to suggestions! Please post anything you can think of in this journal, thanks.
Do you know of anything going on around Ottawa that you think would be cool for us to hang out at? Tell us! We can't guarantee that we'll act on it (after all, we kinda want it to be sunny again!) but we'll definitely listen. (I'm not trying to jinx anything, but part of being better prepared means actually thinking about this stuff. :) Plus, we will keep all these ideas on file for future years if necessary.)
CAVEAT: please don't suggest "hang out at X's place", even if it's your own. Given that this would likely be a last-minute decision, we don't want to pressure anyone into thinking that they need to be ready for something that may not happen. As well, going to someone's house may be uncomfortable/impossible for those furs that don't know them personally - we want something public that everyone has the chance to attend and enjoy!
The thing is, there was never any real backup plan in case the weather *had* been rainy. Texts would have been sent and messages posted saying "Don't expect anyone there!" and that's about it. After all, most fursuits don't exactly handle the rain well - especially any with airbrushing. The only plan was really "sorry, not this year - better luck next year!"
This year, though, we want to try and change that! While bad weather might make fursuiting unrealistic, we still want to try and arrange a get together as a group of furs for FCD! Just because we can't do things like normal doesn't mean we can't do anything at all. This is where you, o humble reader, come in.
We're looking for ideas on alternatives for Canada Day, should the weather be bad that would keep us from doing our walk and fireworks. We have a few ideas on things that we could do as a group, but we're open to suggestions! Please post anything you can think of in this journal, thanks.
Do you know of anything going on around Ottawa that you think would be cool for us to hang out at? Tell us! We can't guarantee that we'll act on it (after all, we kinda want it to be sunny again!) but we'll definitely listen. (I'm not trying to jinx anything, but part of being better prepared means actually thinking about this stuff. :) Plus, we will keep all these ideas on file for future years if necessary.)
CAVEAT: please don't suggest "hang out at X's place", even if it's your own. Given that this would likely be a last-minute decision, we don't want to pressure anyone into thinking that they need to be ready for something that may not happen. As well, going to someone's house may be uncomfortable/impossible for those furs that don't know them personally - we want something public that everyone has the chance to attend and enjoy!
FCD 2013 is incoming!
Posted 12 years agoOnly one month left before the 6th edition of Furry Canada Day!
You won’t want to miss it; this year, we regrouped and have spent hours organizing the event for you to have a big red, fluffy Canadian blast.
Here’s what came out of it:
• A Twitter account, to get regular updates. Follow us here at furrycanadaday
• An improved route in order to get the most fun possible of the vibrant, festive downtown Ottawa. Find it right here
• Great fundraising ideas (such as a FCD-inspired YCH commission) in order to have a small budget for props. Keep an eye out for your chance to get a spot - they’ll be limited to 13 only.
• FCD flags! You know them, you love them, and by fluff they’ll be there again. As usual, it is first come, first served, but there will be a fresh batch of 50 there so you are welcome to one if you so desire.
• Want to help out as a handler? Have we got something for you! Shiny slap bands to help distinguish you from the general crowd (because while your fox ears and tail might do it too, they aren't quite as shiny) (unless they are, in which case carry on.) The cost? A promise that you will help with herding the fursuiters so they don’t drown in a happy crowd of many pictures and high fives.
• A brand new FA page with everything you might want/need to know, including a copy of the route.
So join us this July 1, 2013, won't you? The event, as always, is free and the crowd is friendly!
FCD Schedule
1:30 pm
Meetups at the Supreme Court of Canada, on Wellington (same street as Parliament Hill).
2:00 pm
Furwalk begins! We go from the Supreme Court, down past Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier, finally making our way over to the Art gallery. There will be one major rest stop and three planned group pictures (at the War Memorial, the US Embassy and by the Art Gallery itself.)
4:00 pm
Meals, Socialization, Relaxation; at this point, there are no planned events for several hours. We suggest you go eat, hang out with your friends/fellow furs locally until at least an hour before the fireworks.
10:00 pm
Watching the fireworks by the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Alexandra Bridge linking Ottawa and Gatineau near the Museum will be closed between 9pm and 11pm. If you are planning on using this bridge to join us, CROSS BEFORE 9:00PM
We will be providing a HUGE blue-tarp covered area down by the river for our group on the lawn of the Museum near the Alexandra Bridge. Again, look for the giant FCD flags marking the space. If you'd like to bring folding chairs or the like for you and your friends please do!
WARNING: If there is rain, the event will be cancelled, so keep updated via Twitter and this FA page.
If you have any question, see our FAQ here or email us at furrycanadaday[at]gmail.com
You won’t want to miss it; this year, we regrouped and have spent hours organizing the event for you to have a big red, fluffy Canadian blast.
Here’s what came out of it:
• A Twitter account, to get regular updates. Follow us here at furrycanadaday
• An improved route in order to get the most fun possible of the vibrant, festive downtown Ottawa. Find it right here
• Great fundraising ideas (such as a FCD-inspired YCH commission) in order to have a small budget for props. Keep an eye out for your chance to get a spot - they’ll be limited to 13 only.
• FCD flags! You know them, you love them, and by fluff they’ll be there again. As usual, it is first come, first served, but there will be a fresh batch of 50 there so you are welcome to one if you so desire.
• Want to help out as a handler? Have we got something for you! Shiny slap bands to help distinguish you from the general crowd (because while your fox ears and tail might do it too, they aren't quite as shiny) (unless they are, in which case carry on.) The cost? A promise that you will help with herding the fursuiters so they don’t drown in a happy crowd of many pictures and high fives.
• A brand new FA page with everything you might want/need to know, including a copy of the route.
So join us this July 1, 2013, won't you? The event, as always, is free and the crowd is friendly!
FCD Schedule
1:30 pm
Meetups at the Supreme Court of Canada, on Wellington (same street as Parliament Hill).
2:00 pm
Furwalk begins! We go from the Supreme Court, down past Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier, finally making our way over to the Art gallery. There will be one major rest stop and three planned group pictures (at the War Memorial, the US Embassy and by the Art Gallery itself.)
4:00 pm
Meals, Socialization, Relaxation; at this point, there are no planned events for several hours. We suggest you go eat, hang out with your friends/fellow furs locally until at least an hour before the fireworks.
10:00 pm
Watching the fireworks by the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Alexandra Bridge linking Ottawa and Gatineau near the Museum will be closed between 9pm and 11pm. If you are planning on using this bridge to join us, CROSS BEFORE 9:00PM
We will be providing a HUGE blue-tarp covered area down by the river for our group on the lawn of the Museum near the Alexandra Bridge. Again, look for the giant FCD flags marking the space. If you'd like to bring folding chairs or the like for you and your friends please do!
WARNING: If there is rain, the event will be cancelled, so keep updated via Twitter and this FA page.
If you have any question, see our FAQ here or email us at furrycanadaday[at]gmail.com
FAQ
Posted 12 years agoWhen is FCD?
Canada Day happens on July 1st, since 1867. Furry Canada Day (FCD), amazingly enough, happens on that day too (but isn't quite so old!)
Why is FCD?
Because, Canada, and Fluff, and Yay!!!!!
Do I need a fursuit to attend?
Absolutely not! You can come with or without a fursuit, or any combination thereof. Many people just wear tails/ears to show their Canadian furry pride side, while others wear either partial or even fullsuits.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have issues tolerating heat, you might want to pass on fursuiting. This is a summer event and happens completely outdoors on crowded streets and in the sun. The group does take a break in a shaded, quieter area, but for the most part we are walking in the heat and the crowds. It is your choice whether to wear one or not, so please act responsibly.
What should I bring with me?
Water! Enough to keep you well hydrated for the whole duration of the event, especially if you are a fursuiter. The walk can last over 2 hours and heat can be a major health hazard. We want you having fun and remain conscious, not sizzling like bacon and leaving in an ambulance!
Also bring sunscreen, food (or money, if you prefer/plan to buy something in the area,) comfortable clothing and walking shoes, your camera and (if you still have any from previous years) your FCD flags.
What happens if there is rain?
Rain is the big FCD enemy. If there is rain, the event will be cancelled. Be sure to keep an eye on weather forecast and on our FCD FA page and/or Twitter account for current updates - if things are cancelled, there will be messages sent out that morning.
How will we remain together in the busy downtown area without getting lost/separated?
First, two very large FCD flags will be carried (one leading the walk and one closing it.) Participants should try to stay inbetween as much as possible. (See said flags here.)
Second, the front flag holder, the rear flag holder and
Zets will be equipped with walkie-talkies. This will help with coordinating and herding furries smoothly from point A to point B. ^.^
Third, we will have smaller maps with common landmarks that will be given to people - handlers in particular. An important part of the handlers' job will be to make sure everyone is on track (especially those pesky fursuiters,) so if you aren't sure where to go next you will have something to check.
What is the schedule and meeting points?
The traditional meeting starting point of FCD is the Supreme Court on Wellington. You can consult the route map here. Please keep in mind that, aside from the starting time, everything else is an estimate - we aren't on a deadline, so cannot guarantee when we will finish exactly.
1 h 30 pm
Meetups at the Supreme Court of Canada, on Wellington (same street as Parliament Hill).
2 h 00 pm
Furwalk begins! If you arrive late, follow the route and you should be able catch up fairly easily. Be on the lookout for the Canada Paw Flags and you will find us. (Fursuiters and non-furry bystanders make for slow progress most of the time.)
We go from the Supreme Court, down past Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier, finally making our way over to the Art gallery. There will be one major rest stop and three planned group pictures (at the War Memorial, the US Embassy and by the Art Gallery itself.)
4 h 00 pm
Meals, Socialization, Relaxation; at this point, there are no planned events for several hours. We suggest you go eat, hang out with your friends/fellow furs locally until at least an hour before the fireworks.
10 h 00 pm
Watching the fireworks by the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Alexandra Bridge linking Ottawa and Gatineau near the Museum will be closed between 9pm and 11pm. If you are planning on using this bridge to join us, CROSS BEFORE 9:00PM
We will be providing a HUGE blue-tarp covered area down by the river for our group on the lawn of the Museum near the Alexandra Bridge. Again, look for the giant FCD flags marking the space. If you'd like to bring folding chairs or the like for you and your friends please do!
How can I help?
Reach out to any of the committee and say, "What can I do?" either ahead of time, or even at the start of the event itself. It's just that easy!
What is a handler; how can I be one?
The biggest job we always need people for is spotters/handlers for fursuiters; crazy animal people with crazy vision in crazy-ass excited crowds tend to get either sidetracked by "Can I take your picture?"x100 requests or else lose sight of the rest of us. As a thanks for your help, you will receive a special FCD slap band for your arm to help identify you in a crowd.
We need people without fur heads to be able to help keep the group together and keep the fursuiters moving. The benefit is that you will have paower....errr, you will have the responsibility:
a) to tell people (and trust us, there will be plenty of people) that the pretty animal person really needs to move along now, so no more pictures
b) to keep track of the start/end flags of the walk so that if anyone's confused you will be able to help them out.
My suit requires a handler to assist me full-time; can you provide me with one?
If a fursuiter requires a full-time spotter/handler, they will need to make arrangements on their own. Due to the nature of this meet, we try to recruit as many volunteers as we can to look after the group as a whole, yet they should not be taken for granted - and we will never know ahead of time how many there will be. They may also not have experience with your specific needs. Try to ensure that a friend or someone who has spotted for you before will be there as well or consider coming without your fursuit.
- Due to the public nature of this event, FCD cannot be held responsible for any damage done to a fursuit. Long dragging tails, quadsuits, fragile fursuits or the like are not advisable due to the large crowd of non furry people present. Be advised that if you choose to come with one, you do so at your own risk.
Where do we go after the walk?
The furwalk can last over two hours and be very intense. For this reason, different people often want to do different things afterwards. Participants have a few hours to go for food, relax, enjoy the festivities around, socialize or anything you want really. We regroup later for the fireworks around 9:00-9:30 pm - see the above schedule for more details!
Who is behind FCD?
Zets and 
tecywiz121 are the founders of this tradition, back in 2008. Since then, it has steadily grown in popularity as more furs hear about it.
In order to make things run smoother, a committee was formed for FCD 2013. This includes the founders as well as
Stanthelion 
Windrunner 
neeraja 
Serith Blitz9
With this team, we hope to make FCD even more awesome in the years to come =D
How do you use the fundraising money?
For the first year, in 2013, FCD will have a fundraising portion of it. This is primarily so that we can prevent Zets from spending a ton of his own money on the individual flags anymore (all of which featured hand-drawn paws on them.) Very generous, but also a bit insane for one raccoon. Instead, they will be purchased with the money raised from generous furries.
Secondly, we are introducing a new prop this year for anyone who volunteers as a handler! They will receive a bright, shiny FCD slap band (which goes around your arm) that they can wear. This will help fursuiters be able to easily pick them out of the crowd if necessary. These will be keepsakes, meaning you don't have to give it back after the event (and may be dated, if you want to start a collection. :)
Any extra funds raised this year will be carried over into next year's FCD; depending on how things go, we might be able to bring more shinnies.... who knows!?
Future dates and themes
FCD 2014 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
FCD 2015 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
FCD 2016 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
Canada Day happens on July 1st, since 1867. Furry Canada Day (FCD), amazingly enough, happens on that day too (but isn't quite so old!)
Why is FCD?
Because, Canada, and Fluff, and Yay!!!!!
Do I need a fursuit to attend?
Absolutely not! You can come with or without a fursuit, or any combination thereof. Many people just wear tails/ears to show their Canadian furry pride side, while others wear either partial or even fullsuits.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have issues tolerating heat, you might want to pass on fursuiting. This is a summer event and happens completely outdoors on crowded streets and in the sun. The group does take a break in a shaded, quieter area, but for the most part we are walking in the heat and the crowds. It is your choice whether to wear one or not, so please act responsibly.
What should I bring with me?
Water! Enough to keep you well hydrated for the whole duration of the event, especially if you are a fursuiter. The walk can last over 2 hours and heat can be a major health hazard. We want you having fun and remain conscious, not sizzling like bacon and leaving in an ambulance!
Also bring sunscreen, food (or money, if you prefer/plan to buy something in the area,) comfortable clothing and walking shoes, your camera and (if you still have any from previous years) your FCD flags.
What happens if there is rain?
Rain is the big FCD enemy. If there is rain, the event will be cancelled. Be sure to keep an eye on weather forecast and on our FCD FA page and/or Twitter account for current updates - if things are cancelled, there will be messages sent out that morning.
How will we remain together in the busy downtown area without getting lost/separated?
First, two very large FCD flags will be carried (one leading the walk and one closing it.) Participants should try to stay inbetween as much as possible. (See said flags here.)
Second, the front flag holder, the rear flag holder and
Zets will be equipped with walkie-talkies. This will help with coordinating and herding furries smoothly from point A to point B. ^.^Third, we will have smaller maps with common landmarks that will be given to people - handlers in particular. An important part of the handlers' job will be to make sure everyone is on track (especially those pesky fursuiters,) so if you aren't sure where to go next you will have something to check.
What is the schedule and meeting points?
The traditional meeting starting point of FCD is the Supreme Court on Wellington. You can consult the route map here. Please keep in mind that, aside from the starting time, everything else is an estimate - we aren't on a deadline, so cannot guarantee when we will finish exactly.
1 h 30 pm
Meetups at the Supreme Court of Canada, on Wellington (same street as Parliament Hill).
2 h 00 pm
Furwalk begins! If you arrive late, follow the route and you should be able catch up fairly easily. Be on the lookout for the Canada Paw Flags and you will find us. (Fursuiters and non-furry bystanders make for slow progress most of the time.)
We go from the Supreme Court, down past Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier, finally making our way over to the Art gallery. There will be one major rest stop and three planned group pictures (at the War Memorial, the US Embassy and by the Art Gallery itself.)
4 h 00 pm
Meals, Socialization, Relaxation; at this point, there are no planned events for several hours. We suggest you go eat, hang out with your friends/fellow furs locally until at least an hour before the fireworks.
10 h 00 pm
Watching the fireworks by the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Alexandra Bridge linking Ottawa and Gatineau near the Museum will be closed between 9pm and 11pm. If you are planning on using this bridge to join us, CROSS BEFORE 9:00PM
We will be providing a HUGE blue-tarp covered area down by the river for our group on the lawn of the Museum near the Alexandra Bridge. Again, look for the giant FCD flags marking the space. If you'd like to bring folding chairs or the like for you and your friends please do!
How can I help?
Reach out to any of the committee and say, "What can I do?" either ahead of time, or even at the start of the event itself. It's just that easy!
What is a handler; how can I be one?
The biggest job we always need people for is spotters/handlers for fursuiters; crazy animal people with crazy vision in crazy-ass excited crowds tend to get either sidetracked by "Can I take your picture?"x100 requests or else lose sight of the rest of us. As a thanks for your help, you will receive a special FCD slap band for your arm to help identify you in a crowd.
We need people without fur heads to be able to help keep the group together and keep the fursuiters moving. The benefit is that you will have paower....errr, you will have the responsibility:
a) to tell people (and trust us, there will be plenty of people) that the pretty animal person really needs to move along now, so no more pictures
b) to keep track of the start/end flags of the walk so that if anyone's confused you will be able to help them out.
My suit requires a handler to assist me full-time; can you provide me with one?
If a fursuiter requires a full-time spotter/handler, they will need to make arrangements on their own. Due to the nature of this meet, we try to recruit as many volunteers as we can to look after the group as a whole, yet they should not be taken for granted - and we will never know ahead of time how many there will be. They may also not have experience with your specific needs. Try to ensure that a friend or someone who has spotted for you before will be there as well or consider coming without your fursuit.
- Due to the public nature of this event, FCD cannot be held responsible for any damage done to a fursuit. Long dragging tails, quadsuits, fragile fursuits or the like are not advisable due to the large crowd of non furry people present. Be advised that if you choose to come with one, you do so at your own risk.
Where do we go after the walk?
The furwalk can last over two hours and be very intense. For this reason, different people often want to do different things afterwards. Participants have a few hours to go for food, relax, enjoy the festivities around, socialize or anything you want really. We regroup later for the fireworks around 9:00-9:30 pm - see the above schedule for more details!
Who is behind FCD?
Zets and 
tecywiz121 are the founders of this tradition, back in 2008. Since then, it has steadily grown in popularity as more furs hear about it.In order to make things run smoother, a committee was formed for FCD 2013. This includes the founders as well as
Stanthelion 
Windrunner 
neeraja 
Serith Blitz9With this team, we hope to make FCD even more awesome in the years to come =D
How do you use the fundraising money?
For the first year, in 2013, FCD will have a fundraising portion of it. This is primarily so that we can prevent Zets from spending a ton of his own money on the individual flags anymore (all of which featured hand-drawn paws on them.) Very generous, but also a bit insane for one raccoon. Instead, they will be purchased with the money raised from generous furries.
Secondly, we are introducing a new prop this year for anyone who volunteers as a handler! They will receive a bright, shiny FCD slap band (which goes around your arm) that they can wear. This will help fursuiters be able to easily pick them out of the crowd if necessary. These will be keepsakes, meaning you don't have to give it back after the event (and may be dated, if you want to start a collection. :)
Any extra funds raised this year will be carried over into next year's FCD; depending on how things go, we might be able to bring more shinnies.... who knows!?
Future dates and themes
FCD 2014 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
FCD 2015 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
FCD 2016 - July 1st - Theme: Canada Furry!
