Christmas Parade looking for entries

October 28, 2009
Santa Paula News

Entries are being sought for the 60th annual Optimist Christmas Parade, which will be held Saturday, November 28 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Santa Paula.

Entries are being sought for the 60th annual Optimist Christmas Parade, which will be held Saturday, November 28 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in Santa Paula. The theme for this year is “A California Christmas.”The parade is for the entire community and everyone in the community is invited to participate in the parade, by watching or being a parade entry. Any type of entry is welcome, and everyone is asked to join the fun. There are only six judged categories, and a VIP non-judged category. The purpose of the parade is to get the community of Santa Paula together to celebrate the holiday season.Float entries are being sought. Community groups, families, and organizations are encouraged to put together a float. A flatbed truck or trailer, a pickup, a wagon, or any other equipment with wheels work well as a float. This may also include families, friends, businesses, cars, equestrians, and marching groups. Get dressed up or decorated and join the fun. Entertain the community.A sweepstakes trophy will be given for the best use of the theme. In addition, 1st and 2nd place trophies will be presented for entries in: Novelty - Youth, Novelty - Adult, Marching Group/Drill Team, Float, Auto, and Equestrian.
Entry forms may be downloaded from the City of Santa Paula website at www.ci.santa-paula.ca.us, or picked up at Santa Paula Times or the Community Services Department. For additional information or an entry form sent by mail, please call 525-9439 or email ronmerson@hotmail.com.The Optimist Club organizes and sponsors the Christmas Parade, with the assistance from the City of Santa Paula, using community donations. If you are interested in donating, please mail a check to the Ron Merson, Santa Paula Optimist Club, 116 Via Solana, Santa Paula, CA 93060.



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