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By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 02:22 p.m., March 6, 2008
Updated 02:22 p.m., March 6, 2008
Parade entries open to all
Entries continue to be accepted for the 13th annual St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown Emporia on Saturday, March 15.
The parade will begin at 1 p.m. at Fourth Avenue and Commercial Street, and will continue north to 12th Avenue.
Families, organizations, businesses and individuals may participate in the parade, and prizes will be awarded in four categories: organization, business, family, and committee’s choice. For more information: Beverly Durham, 342-2092.
Durham said that chances to win a Las Vegas Get-Away are available. A $1 donation for each ticket is suggested. The package includes round trip air fare for two, hotel accommodations and $300 in cash. The getaway is sponsored by Steve and Linda Corbin of the Town Royal and Mike Turnbull of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Proceeds from activities will be used in the committee’s “Bikes for Kids” project.