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SANTA INVITES ANN FORBES TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL OF SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARADE

 

  SANTA INVITES ANN FORBES TO SERVE AS
GRAND MARSHAL OF SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
 
Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Ann Forbes to serve as Grand Marshal of the 17th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, in honor of the memory of her husband, Jim Forbes.  The parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m.  
 
The late Jim Forbes was the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Service Award and was recognized at the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet for his contributions in and around Shelby County.  His service was noted in providing daily weather reports for 48 years without missing information, serving as Boy Scout Leader, receiving the Dick Hagemeyer Service Award for 45 years of continuous service for the United States Weather Service and being a member of First Baptist Church’s Golden Harvest Ministries Club for over 20 years.
 
According to Randy Collard, Parade Chairman, vendors will offer funnel cakes, Frito pie, hot chocolate and coffee, but additional space is still available. Interested organizations must complete a vendor application and will be notified regarding acceptance.  Approved vendors can set up from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the day of the parade in an assigned location on the historic Courthouse lawn. 
 
Categories for the 2016 “O Christmas Tree” themed parade will include Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations.  Parade participants are asked to decorate with lights for the nighttime parade and have audible Christmas music playing. There are applicable rules and considerations for entries with horses. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category, First $100, Second $50 and Third $25 and the Overall Best in Show Float will receive $250 cash prize.
 
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the entry deadline on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.  Applications for the parade, vendor space and entry rules are now available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located at 100 Courthouse Square, A-101 on the historic downtown Center square or online at  www.shelbycountychamber.com.  
 
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.
 

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