A CHRISTMAS CANDY LAND

"A Christmas Candy Land" is the theme for the 2011 Christmas Parade scheduled for Monday evening, December 5, 2011 at 6:30PM, in Fort Walton Beach. This annual event will kick off the Holiday Season on the Emerald Coast.

Musical entertainment will be provided by area school bands and participating applicants as the parade march moves up Eglin Parkway from First Street to K Mart parking lot.

Parade Officials are eagerly looking forward to an exciting and entertaining evening, and encourage all schools, bands, youth groups, churches and businesses, as well as civic, military, religious and service organizations to participate.

The parade entries will be divided into five (5) different categories and the following awards will be presented:

• Best Service Entry
• Best Marching Entry (Bands & Military Units)
• Best Commercial Business Entry
• Best Youth Organization Entry
• Best Religious Organization Entry

A panel of prominent citizens will judge the event and the winners will be awarded plaques and recognized at the City Council Meeting.

To obtain a parade entry application, or receive additional information on the Christmas Parade, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department located at 132 Jet Drive, Fort Walton Beach, go online at www.fwb.org or call 833-9576. The deadline to submit your parade application is Nov. 30, 2011 at 5:00 PM.

New this year: Children's Art Contest!

Draw a picture of this year's parade theme, "A Christmas Candy Land" to win. The winner will be invited to ride with his/her parents in the Parade on Santa's Float.

Rules:

• • You must be 10 years old or younger.
• • Entries must be submitted on one 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of paper.
• • Any medium (crayons, markers, watercolors, etc.) may be used, picture must be in color.
• • Entries must have name, address and phone number attached to back of the picture.
• • Entries should be mailed or delivered to:
• Fred Hedrick Recreation Center
• 132 Jet Drive
• Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
• • Deadline to receive entries is November 30th. Winner will be contacted on December 2nd.

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City of Fort Walton Beach • 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW • Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone - (850) 833-9505 • Fax - (850) 833-9640 • TDD - (850) 833-9925 • www.fwb.org