- Denise Rockenstein
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Redbud Parade seeking entries for 57th annual event
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Lakeshore Lions Club is preparing for the 57th annual Redbud Parade and Festival slated for July 5.
The event will feature a procession down Lakeshore Drive followed by a day-long festival at Austin Park, culminating with fireworks at dusk.
Participants are being sought for the parade, vendor faire and the 15th annual “Show and Shine Car Show.”
“This is the largest fundraiser for the Lakeshore Lions Club, so please show your community spirit and support by helping us raise money for all the many causes we assist,” Ray Bridges, parade chairman, said.
“We support the eye glasses and vision care programs for the needy, high school sports, scholarships and many other school activities; our local fire and police departments, the senior center, community patrol, Boy Scouts, Southshore Little League and so many other notable causes,” Bridges said.
The theme of this year's parade is “Time Travel.”
It will launch at 11 a.m. from Redbud Park and proceed down Lakeshore Drive to the festival at Austin Park.
The procession will feature local marchers, kinetic contraptions, decorated floats, vintage cars, parade and show horses and emergency vehicles with the crowd-favorite Fire Foleys team bringing up the rear.
Along with games and entertainment for all, the Lakeshore Lions and Lioness will offer an assortment of food, cold drinks and beer at the festival in the park. Arts and craft vendors and merchants from near and far will also offer their goods.
In addition, the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will host the International Worm Races for participants of all ages.
Free parking will be available at Haverty Field, just east of Austin Park.
Rejoining this year's festivities will be a carnival midway. Schoeppner Shows Carnival will roll into town with games and rides in time for its opening on July 3. It will run through July 6 at Austin Park Resort.
Pre-sale, unlimited rides wristbands are now available for $20 at Tatonka Land and Clearlake Automotive, both located on Lakeshore Drive.
“Everyone loves a carnival. Come down and enjoy the fun,” Bridges said.
Entry forms for the parade and the car show are available at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Bob's Vacuum, Clearlake Automotive, Kevin Ness Jewelers and Tatonka Land.
Vendors interested in securing a booth, should contact Bob Kiel at 707-994-9752.
Those who would like to get in on the car show, should contact Kevin Ness at 707-994-2307.
For more information regarding the parade, contact Bridges at 707-994-3070 or visit www.lakeshorelions.org .
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