More than 20 members of the Palisades Americanism Parade Association have been meeting monthly since January to organize the Fourth of July parade, the pre-fireworks concert and the fireworks show itself. This year’s theme is ‘Home Is Pacific Palisades on the Fourth of July’ (provided by slogan winner Christine Borland) and the grand marshal is Jerry Mathers, famous as Theodore Cleaver on ‘Leave It to Beaver.’
Parade Applications
June 1 is the deadline for individuals and organizations to submit an application to ride or march in the parade. Application forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office on Antioch Street, or by visiting PAPA’s Web site at https: //palisadesparade.org/Participate.php. If you or your group have participated in the past, and are interested in participating again, please fill out the online application. Paper applications will not be mailed.
Get Your Tickets!
Tickets for the Palisades Rocks the Fourth Concert and the 25-minute fireworks show (presented by Pyro Spectaculars at the Palisades High stadium) are now available online at palisadesparade.org. General admission tickets for the concert and/or fireworks are only $5 in advance for adults and teenagers (a significant discount off the price at the entrance gate); kids 12 and under are free.’Limited VIP reserve parking is available for $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. ‘We are expecting a sell-out, so save money and guarantee your seats and parking by purchasing in advance,’ said concert organizer Keith Turner.” Corporate and large sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Turner at kjt@kjtlaw.com’or (310) 454-6190 if you or your business are interested in being part of’one of the biggest’Fourth of July events’in Southern California. ‘ In addition to featuring Dave Wakeling and his English Beat band, the concert will have a diverse line-up of family-friendly music.’
Parade Donations and Grandstand Seats
To reserve a seat in the parade grandstands (the parade starts at 2 p.m.), visit PAPA’s Web site and make a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more. PAPA is an all-volunteer organization that must rely on the community’s financial support’from residents, businesses and civic groups’in order to meet the parade’s $90,000 budget (which includes the fireworks show). ’We appreciate donations of any amount, and recognize your support by offering parade grandstand seating packages and other benefits for donations at the $50 level and above,’ said Ramis Sadrieh, who is serving a second year as PAPA president. ‘This year, we are offering online ticket ordering and e-mail delivery in cooperation with our new provider, Eventbrite. We accept all major credit cards and will promptly deliver your tickets right to your computer.’ ‘
Convertibles and Banner Carriers Needed
The parade committee needs about eight more convertibles and volunteer drivers to chauffeur VIPS in the parade. Anybody interested in providing this service is asked to call Pageantry Productions at (562) 618-5558. In addition, volunteers are needed to carry banners out in front of the bands, floats and various other entries in the parade. This is a great way for kids 10 and older to play a role in the parade, with a minimal time commitment. ’If kids want to carry a banner with a friend or parent, we are happy to arrange that,’ said PAPA People organizer Sylvia Boyd. ‘Simply sign up in advance, and show up at the corner of Via de la Paz and Bowdoin at 1:30 p.m. on July 4 to receive your assignment.’ Boyd’s contacts: (310) 454-9556 and syljonboyd@gmail.com.’
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