Reigning Miss America Katie Stam, a beauty queen from Seymour Indiana, will ride as grand marshal in this year’s Fourth of July parade, presented by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association (PAPA). ’We came up with the idea to invite Miss America as a way to add a new, exciting element to the parade, and it worked,’ said PAPA President Rob Weber. Palisades Patrol, sponsor of Miss America’s appearance, is offering local youngsters the opportunity to ride with Miss America on her parade float. Two seats will be auctioned via a blind bidding process, as an additional fundraiser for PAPA. On July 4, the winning riders will be seated at Miss America’s table during the pre-parade VIP luncheon. After a one-on-one photo opportunity with Miss America, the riders will join her on their waiting float and begin an exciting journey along the parade route. Each auction package also includes four reception tickets and four seats on the reviewing stand for the use of family or friends of the rider. Bidding is subject to the following limitations: (1) Rider must be between the age of 5 and 16; (2) Rider or the bidding adult must be a resident of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, West Los Angeles or Santa Monica; (3) Parents/Guardians may not accompany riders on the float (security will be provided by Palisades Patrol); (4) No refunds will be given if the rider is unable to attend. E-mail bids or questions to palisadesparade@yahoo.com, including name, address and telephone number. Winners will be the two highest bids received by May 22 at 5 p.m. Minimum bid is $500. Winners will be notified immediately, and payment via check or PayPal is required within 72 hours. Payments may be treated as donations to PAPA, a nonprofit Section 501(c)(3) organization.
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