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Memorial Day celebration planned in Lakeport
Another generous supporter of this parade is Mendo Mill & Lumber, which is providing the judges' stage in front of the Lake County Museum.
The very warm and familiar voice of Paul Reading will be heard as the parade announcer, according to chamber President Armand Pauly Chamber President.
Judges this year are Ted Mandrones, Mendo Mill marketing director; Chuck Holder, owner of Holder Ford Mercury; and Margaret Silveira, city manager for the city of Lakeport.
Entry applications are available on the Lake County Chamber Web site, www.lakecochamber.com. The deadline for entries to arrive at the chamber is Wednesday, May 25.
The parade route travels from the fairgrounds on Martin, entering Main at Martin Street and travels north to Clear Lake Avenue. The chamber anticipates approximately 60 entries reflecting the theme “Celebrating 150 Years of Lake County.”
Each year this parade salutes the members of our Armed Forces retired and active. The parade is sanctioned by the California State Horsemen’s Association, which presents an opportunity for equestrians to earn points for the CSHA annual award. Kim Cipro of Hidden Valley Lake is the sanctioned CSHA judge for the parade.
The chamber requests members of the public honor the no parking signs, which will be posted on Main Street from First Street to Fourth Street, calling for no parking during the hours of 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 28. This area will allow unobstructed views of the parade for spectators.
On Sunday, May 29, the Lake County Corvette Club will have a Corvette Only Show on Park and Second Streets between First and Third streets, next to Library Park.
The annual 4H Pancake Breakfast at Natural High School on Main Street, will be hosted again this year from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, by the Lakeport Kiwanis.
The Kiwanis also will sponsor a two-day craft fair at the same location. The Early Lake Lions will have their hamburger barbecue, open to the public, also at Natural High.
All accommodations in Lake County will receive an email on May 25, with information on the festivities for their guests.