The registration date for entering a
float in the 2004 Spring Branch Multicultural Parade has been
extended to Sept. 24 for the Oct. 2 parade, according to
Victor Alvarez, chairman of the multicultural festival
committee.
Alvarez also announced that the committee has added
$2,000 in prizes for the top three floats entered by a public
or private school in the Memorial/Spring Branch area.
The
first-place float will receive $1,000, second-place $700 and
third-place $300. Each also will receive a
trophy.
Civic associations and churches also may win
prizes for the top three floats in their category.
The
prize schedule is the same as for the school winners: $1,000
for first, $700 for second and $300 for third. Each will
receive a trophy as well.
In addition, trophies will be
awarded to the overall winner in the non-professional,
non-commercial category and the overall winner in the
professional or commercial category.
The awards will be
presented after the parade ends in front of St. Peter's Church
at Long Point and Campbell. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.,
rain or sh ine, at Wirt and Long Point in front of the
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market.
The theme of this year's
parade is "Cherished Memories." Judging will be based on
creativity, originality, artistic beauty, craftsmanship and
special effects.
All floats must be in place by 9 a.m.
in order to be considered f or an award. Judges are
independent with no links to Spring Branch parade officials or
participants.
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