St. Patrick's Day Parade Bios 2003
Sedona St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2003
Shamrockn’ Roll
Master of Ceremonies
Sedona Fire District
This is one of Sedona Fire District’s newer fire engines. Please join me in thanking them for their time here today to keep the parade safe for all of us.
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Parade Banner
The parade is starting. Here comes the banner to announce the start of the 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – ShamRock’n Roll. The name of the theme was created by parade’s steering committee, also known as “The Green Team”. NAU students from the Special Event Planning Class are carrying this banner and the next one.
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Sponsor Banner
We are very proud to announce our top sponsors for this years’ parade - A Day In the West, The Naja Inc., Oaxaca Restuarante and Cantina and L’Auberge de Sedona. They are honorary members of our Irish Green Club. Without the monetary support of key sponsors such as A Day In the West, The Naja Inc., Oaxaca Restuarante and Cantina; L’Auberge de Sedona and the contribution of our other supporters, it wouldn’t be possible for the “Green Team” to make the parade a reality.
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Camp Verde Cavalry Color Guard
Camp Verde Cavalry was organized in 1958 and is still going strong. This group has ridden in the Sedona Parade for many years and is proud to do so. The Parade Committee just wants to add that it is very pleased to have them here.
Grand Marshal (Shirley Osborn)
Please help me welcome our Grand Marshal, Shirley Osborn! Ms. Osborn is the 2002 Sedona Red Rock news Citizen of the year based on her continuous community service. She pioneered teaching English as a Second Language in Sedona and continues that work today. We want to say a special thanks to A Day in the West Jeep for providing the vehicle that Ms. Osborn is riding. Please join us in applauding this Volunteer EXTRAORDINARIRE!
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Alastair Killen and Allen Magorrian (Dignitary)
The Mayor Dick Ellis and the city of Sedona want to extend a warm welcome to Alastair Killen and Allen Magorrian From Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland – where St. Patrick established his first church in Ireland at Saul and where he is buried. Alastair is a retired public central government official. His primary hobby is golf – he’s Captain of his golf club and has played competitively. Allen is a retired Psychiatric Nurse who enjoys travel and golf. We’re honored that they are visiting Sedona to sight see, play golf and join our parade.
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Ms. Senior AZ, Bobbi Leahy (Dignitary)
Please welcome Ms Senior AZ Bobbi Leahy. Bobbi has been a resident of Sedona for the past 18 years. She competed against 20 other contestants from around Arizona
Ms Senior AZ will act as a Good Will Ambassador by visiting retirement homes and Senior Centers inspiring the seniors to keep as physically and mentally active as possible. She will also be entertaining them along with her Sedona Performing Troups, The grannies on the Rocks with their Sugar Daddies.
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Al Herman (Dignitary)
Al Herman has been involved with the Sedona St. Patrick’s parade since 1983. In that time, he has served on Committees and as Chairperson. He has been Grand Marshal and continues to sponsor the parade. He is a special dignitary and we are honored to have him with us today. Along with his wife Marion, Kathy Moore, Assistant Principle, at West Sedona Elementary School drives them; Her daughter Mackenzie joins Kathy.
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Chip Davis, Yavapai Board of Supervisors (Dignitary)
Supervisor Chip Davis would like to wish everyone a Happy
St. Patrick's Day.
Supervisor Davis (AKA Chip) has been serving District 3 for 6 years and
looks forward to continuing to represent the Verde Valley citizens as their
County Supervisor. He wishes everyone the Luck of the Irish!
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Matt Ryan, Coconino Board of Supervisors (Dignitaries)
“As an Irishman, I’m thrilled to be a part of the celebration. As a representative of Sedona, it has always been a pleasure. I love the beauty of all of the people, the community, and landscape. Have a wonderful Saint Patty’s Day!”
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Sedona City Council
City of Sedona City Council Members – Mayor, Dick Ellis; councilman, Charlie Crick; Councilwoman, Anita MacFarlane; Councilwoman, Susan Solomon; and Councilman Paul Tutnick.
The City Council invites citizens to their Council meetings. They welcome your views on the issues impacting Sedona; Make your voice heard!
Our City Council is working hard to make Sedona a safe and prosperous place to live, as well as a friendly and exciting destination for visitors. For the residents of Sedona, you already know that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an annual tradition. And for all of you visiting Sedona today, we are hapy to have you join our festive celebration!
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Arizona Highlanders
The Arizona Highlanders, along with the Northern Arizona Wish Foundation, and The Celtic Heritage Society, have promoted Celtic Culture and performed Celtic music in Northern Arizona for 6 years. The band members range in age from 12 to over 60. The dancers are from the McTeggart School of Irish Dance. The flags represent the 6 Celtic nations of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Cornwall, Manx, and Galicia.
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Toastmasters of Sedona
Toastmasters of Sedona is part of Toastmasters International, a sixty-year-old organization dedicated to the improvement of a person’s public speaking and leadership skills. Toastmasters of Sedona meet every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. in the building on Brewer Road. Keep Sedona Beautiful.
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Sedona Car Club
The Sedona Car Club is now in its 21st year and boasts a membership of 69 families. The club’s purpose is to promote, preserve and maintain vehicles of special interest or historical value. The members enjoy monthly meetings, outings, tours, and annual car show.
1. 1929 Ford Model A. The Greglaws and Thomsens
2. 1948 MG TC Ellie Haga and Becky Anderson
3. 1948 MG TC Al Moss and Larry Currie
4. 1951 Ford Joe and Mary Tulley
5. 1955 Austin Healey David Lombardi
6. 1956 Austin Healey Ed Pittman
7. 1958 Mercedes 190SL Bill Harrison and Family
8. 1966 Jaguar Gary and Dianne Carson
9. 1966 Chrysler 300 Vince Monaci
10. 1972 Buick Skylark Ed Horvat
11. 1979 Ford Ranchero Herb Soltero
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Prescott Frontier Day Rodeo Royalty
Megan Petrovsky is proud to be the 2003 Miss Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Queen for the Worlds Oldest Rodeo. Megan is honored to have the privilege of traveling around Arizona representing her hometown and sharing the western heritage and spirit of Rodeo with everyone she meets. She wishes you all happy trails and hopes to see you down the road
Deanne Petty is the 2003 Miss Prescott Frontier Days Court. She is a third generation native of Prescott and a junior of Prescott High School. Deanne invites everyone to cool, beautiful Prescott on the 4th of July for the 2003 Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo – “The World’s Oldest Rodeo!”
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Sedona Girl Scouts
The Sedona Girl Scouts have eight troops this year with over 100 registered girls. The mission of this organization is to inspire the highest levels of character, conduct, patriotism, and service, empowering the girls to develop a sense of their own self-worth, to achieve their full potential, and to prepare for the realities of a changing world.
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Boy Scouts of America
We also want to welcome the Boy Scouts of America – Grand Canyon Council – Verde District – Cub Scouts pack 26 and Boy Scouts Troop 48
Sedona Red Rockin’ Grannies
Sedona’s “original” Red Rockin’ Grannies – sponsored by the Adult Community Center of Sedona. These Grannies have been kicking up their heels around the Verde Valley for 14 years and have been a participant in the St. Patrick’s Day parade for almost as long. The Grannies range in age from 58 to 86 years old. This year’s parade number was choreographed by two of the members –Barb Roberts and Joyce Stratford. You are invited to see the Grannies perform at Verde Valley School on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 pm. The program is free and open to the public.
Adult Community Center
The Adult Community Center of Sedona, providers of Meals on Wheels, Community lunch, Telecare and other services for seniors in the Sedona and Village of Oak Creek is celebrating their 20th anniversary! For the second year in a row ACCS is raffling a beautiful vintage Corvette. Purchases raffles ticket for this years beautiful 1960 classic corvette and help support Meals on Wheels. Tickets are 10 dollars for a book of 15. The car will be raffled on July 4th. Tickets may be purchased with flyers that are being passed immediately following the parade this morning. The Adult Community Center is located on Melody Land behind the Sedona Car Wash in West Sedona.
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Greyhound Adoption League
This is the Arizona chapter of Greyhounds of America; a
nonprofit
organization set up to rescue retired racing greyhounds, an ancient and
noble breed. They raise funds through education, garage sales and other
events to pay for the necessary neutering, spaying, inoculations, and to
repair any broken bones or other wounds. They are in need of volunteers
to foster dogs off the track, staff information tables at local events,
collect aluminum cans and garage sale items, print flyers, and many other
duties to save the greyhounds from early death. They are ardent
defenders of this gentle breed of couch potatoes, and urge anyone with a
desire to own a loving and faithful companion to consider adopting a
greyhound.
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Sedona Elk’s Lodge
Sedona Elks lodge #2291 “Elks care Elks Share”. Come visit our lodge
Sedona Police Department
Officer Jakie McQuaid drives the Sedona Police Departments DARE Car. This 1981 Corvette was given to the Sedona Police after it was seized from a convicted Drug dealer. Please join me in thanking the Sedona Police Department for their help here today to keep the parade safe for all of us.
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Christ Center Wesleyan Church
Christ Center Worship Band. The Group leads Worship services every Sunday morning at Christ Center Church on Power Rd. If you enjoy contemporary Christian music and inspiring bible-based preaching, join us for fellowship every Sunday morning at Christ Center.
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A Day in the West/Boy’s and Girl’s club
The boys and girls club of Northern Arizona is enjoying a ride with A Day in the West and is one of the beneficiaries of the 3rd annual Great Northern Arizona Rubber Duck Race. The Duck Race will be held Sunday April 6th at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa Creekside. Adopt your ducks for the chance to win many great and wonderful prizes. This Great Northern Arizona Rubber Duck Race is a Quacky, Re-DUCK-ulously, EGG-citing EVENT.
Sedona Historical Society
The Sedona Historical Society presents the “King of Quack and Roll”
YES- the KING is alive!!!
Being the historical society, they know a LEDGEND when they see one therefore it is very fitting that Sedona’s LEGENDARY first fire truck be this year’s escort vehicle for the LEGENDARY mascot of the Great Northern Arizona Duck Race also know as LEGENDARY KING of Quack and Roll.
The Society invites you to come up to the Museum after the parade – look around – soak up some local history – visit the museum Gift Shop – and buy your ducks to support this very worthy cause
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
The Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Here we have Dan Schay, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Sedona Film commissioner with his son, Adam and President and CEO of the Chamber, Char Beltran in the stunning Killer Bee.
The Chamber would like to thank the Sedona Main Street Program for their hard work and dedication in coordinating such wonderful events like today’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Safe and Fun Trick or Treating in Uptown, Moonlight Madness, the 3rd Annual Great Northern Arizona Rubber Duck Race and much more. Happy St. Patti’s Day from the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce!
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JJS Computer Corp
JJS is your friendly computer service technicians serving Sedona and the Verde Valley for over 2 years. This licensed insured and Registered Company provides you with prompt, reliable and courteous on-time and on-site service for your convenience. We are open 7 days a week from 7 am to 11 p.m.
Emergency service and Phone support available. Visit Jeff online at JJScomputer.com
A Day in the West (second entry)
A day in the West offers Jeep tours, horseback rides and cowboy cookouts at the Bradshaw Ranch. They have been enchanting cowboys, movie stars, and city slickers alike, for over 100 years. Even the KING of Rock and Roll himself, ELVIS PRESLEY, graced the ranch with his presence. The Bradshaw family began doing tours here in Sedona in 1940. A Day in the West has the most experienced and knowledgeable guides in Arizona, with local insights into the geology, plants and animals, and the history of this city. Please join in thanking A Day in the West for their generous sponsorship of today’s parade!
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Sedona Concert Band
Under the direction of John Fifield, the Sedona concert Band is in its 26th year of musical performances throughout the Verde Valley. The all-volunteer group is comprised of musicians from all over the Verde Valley ranging in age from teens to octogenarians. The band is dedicated to promoting instrumental music programs and appreciation in our local schools. Join us on March 30, 2003 at the Sedona Red Rock High School auditorium at 3:00 pm for our spring concert and bring a friend.
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Flagstaff Kennel Club
The Flagstaff Kennel Clubs first parade was the 1993 Sedona St. Patrick Parade. They have marched in each Saint Patrick parade since. Today they march in parades throughout the state as well as put on educational programs, visit schools, nursing homes, day care centers and hospitals. Dogs are great therapists.
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Arizona Flywheelers
The purpose of the club is to promote, preserve and maintain early examples of gas engine tractors and related farm and mining equipment.
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San Francisco Peaks Marines
Please welcome the San Francisco Peaks Detachment Marine Corps League Color Guard
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Blazin’ Saddles Riders
Blazing Saddle Riders 4H – Flagstaff, AZ – members ride English, Uestern and Gymkhana and rodeo events. 38 members –2 leaders – it’s stand for motto – head, hands, heart, health – 4H turns 101 in Oct 2003.
Ronald McDonald
Here comes our next entry, RONALD MCDONALD!! Ronald travels the world as goodwill ambassador for McDonald’s Restaurants and Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charities, but today he is here with us at our St. Patrick’s Day Parade, helping us ShamRock’n Roll. Ronald’s entry was arranged by Sue and Mark Will, owner and operators of the McDonald’s Restaurant in Sedona today arranged Ronald’s entry. After the parade Ronald will visit with all of his friends at the McDonald’s restaurant in Sedona! Let’s all give Ronald McDonald a warm Sedona St. Patty’s Day welcome!!!
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Sedona Red Rockettes
The Sedona Red Rockettes Chapter of 99’s (The international Organization of women Pilots) makes its debut in 2 “experimental” aircraft. Amoung the members in uniform, are 2 WWII Wasps, (women’s airforce service pilots). Beverly Wilkinson and Nell Bright, two “491/2” are carrying the banner out front.
Sedona Verde Valley Association of Realtors
The Sedona Valley Association of Realtors rocks to the starship tune of “We built this city on Red Rock and Roll. They want to remind you to ask a realtor to help you find your pot of Gold!
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Knights of Columbus
St. John Viamer K of C Council #10324. This is the largest catholic organization with over 1.5 million members giving of their time for community, state, nation and church.
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Thomas Groom
Leprechauns, Tom and Lee Geruum and Dillon O. Geroom (Dug) are handing out shimmering green Necklaces of luck and prosperity
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Oak Creek Brewing Company
Oak Creek Brewery company is located off Coffee Pot Drive is west Sedona. Fred has been providing award-winning Brews for over 8 years and is now serving homemade sausage and many fresh deli sandwiches. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the brewery beer garden and tap your Irish toes to live music!
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Coconino National Ranger District
Smokey Bear and the Coconino Nation Forest Rangers. Thank you for helping to prevent forests Fires.
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Garbage Can Band
Director Deanne Branaman started the Garbage Can Band in January of 2000. The pans were crafted in Trinidad and shipped by boat to the United States, where they are now used at Big Park Community School. The band consists of nine instruments and fourteen members, each of whom play all the instruments! Garbage Can Band was the featured band at the Young Musicians Festival, and some of their performances include Tempe Town Lakes, Good Morning America, Disneyland, plus they are hired for miscellaneous public and private functions. The sounds you hear is not amplified in any way, nor are their any electronics or soundtracks used with the group! What you hear is what you see! For more information on the Garbage Can Band, contact Big Park Community School in Sedona.
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Arizona Rangers
The Arizona Rangers trace their history back to the 1901 Territorial Arizona Rangers. Today’s rangers provide law enforcement support and assistance to a variety of agencies including our own Sedona Police Department.
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Rodeo Enterprises Rodeo Queen
Miss Jr. Teen Rodeo Arizona, Heather Ann Cold, is 13 years old and attends Granite Mountain Middle School. She is the secretary of the Prescott 4-H Rough Riders. She enjoys going to horse shows, parades and rodeos with her quarter horse, Jazzy Ch...
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Yavapai Apache Nation Royalty
Hello, I am Apphia Shirley, the current resigning Miss Yavapai – Apache. It is an honor to be here with everyone today. I wish everyone to have a save and “ShamRockin’ Roll” Day!
Yavapai – Apache Nation Royalty:
This is Gabrielle Jackson, she is the Current Miss Yavapai-Apache Nation Teen 2003-2004. Gabrielle is in 8th grade and attends Clarkdale-Jerome school. Gabrielle is glad to be apart of this year’s parade and would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Gabrielle encourages everyone to stay in town and enjoy the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, and safe journey home.
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Los Abrigados Resort and Spa
Los Abrigados Resort and Spa proudly presents the Rockin’ Shamrocks. Enjoy the three award winning restaurants under the direction of Chef Gino Di Fabio, Steak and Sticks. Sedona’s Best steaks, chops and grilled seafood, or and Italian flair at Joey Bistro. For sports fans, try On the Rocks Bar and Grill which is serving corn beef cabbage and drink specials from now through 10 o’ clock tonight. You’ll never know who you will see at Steak and Sticks or Joey Bistro. Look now, from the gates of Graceland it’s Elvis. Check it out, Steak and Sticks, Joey Bistro and On the Rocks Bar and Grill, all at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa.
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Pink Jeep Tours
The original Jeep tour, the world famous Pink Jeep Tours, started right here in Sedona in 1958.
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MystisChildren’s Project
Mystis is a non-profit organization dedicated to using education as one of the greatest tools for crating positive change. One of our core beliefs is that consciousness begins in the womb. With that understanding, The Children’s Project was created in 1999. It’s an educational program that supports young families through pre-natal education, pregnancy, and birth, helping develop strong parenting skills. This program provides a network of free classes and counseling for parents and children so they can thrive within a “village” community. We invite the participation of the community in making our children out greatest and most valuable investment as our future teachers and leaders.
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Canyon Breeze
A 51’ Chevy Representing Canyon Breeze, Skybox Cafe and the all new Amara Cantina, which is opening soon in uptown Sedona. Satisfy your taste buds at our three locations, all with million dollar views of Oak Creek Canyon.
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Farabee Jeep Rentals of Sedona
With 15 years of experience, we are a do it yourself jeep rental outfit. We provide maps, ice chests, ice and whatever you might need to make your experience enjoyable. It is our great pleasure to be apart of this wonderful community in Sedona! Come see us, as we are located on the West Side just across from the City Hall.
Yavapai county Sheriff Office
Featured before you are patrol and special-purpose vehicles of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, being driven in the parade by volunteers.
Many Volunteers have former Law enforcement experience and are past heroes in serving our country. They continue to serve today, assisting Deputies and law enforcement in protecting and serving the citizens of the Verde Valley and Yavapai County.
The Volunteers in Protection program has received international recognition. They act as extra eyes and ears for their communities and assist the Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies in the performance of their duties. Last year V.I.P’s worked 36,645 hours, which translates into $678,027 worth of man-hours donated to the citizens of Yavapai County.
The DARE car is a 1997 Ford Mustang. The GREAT car is a 1999 Chevy Camero. The Volunteers in Protection drive a marked patrol car when on duty. All three vehicles are fully functional emergency vehicles.
Next is the newest addition to the Sheriff’s Office fleet of special purpose vehicles – a 1989 Ford 6000 armored truck. Money Transport Inc., out of Los Angeles California, donated this vehicle to Yavapai County. It has since been modified and designed to carry the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T Team into, and out of, hazardous situations.
The “Mobile Command Post” was put into service in March of 2001. This 28-foot Fleetwood motor home was acquired as a drug seizure and has been converted to a “High Tech” mobile communications center complete with radios, cell phones, satellite phone, computer and fax. The mobile Command Post is available to public service agencies throughout Northern Arizona 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is manned by our volunteers.
Next are members of the Verde Search and Rescue Posse. Various members respond to one or more of the 49 searches and rescues that occurred in Yavapai County in 2002. Verde Search and Rescue members train hard year-round, and are qualified to back country support, swift water support, tracking, ham radio relays and 4x4 searches. Mounted riders have been used to assist in searches and rescues. The Posse highly values community involvement.
Sheriff Buck Buchanan and representatives of the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office wish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Power Surges
The Power Surges! An adult performing dance group from Page, AZ – Lake Powell under the direction of LuLu Cannon. All of the Power Surges! Are Professional women raging from business owners, psychologist and business administrators. They take time out of their busy schedules to use their artistic talents to raise funds for performance art scholarships and support community endeavors.
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Northern Arizona Antique Tractor Association
The Northern Arizona Antique Tractor Association is a group who collect and restores old tractors and farm equipment. Some tractors are maintained old and rusty while others are restored to their original condition. Besides performing in parades, these groups put on exhibits at fairs, attend tractor shows and participate in tractor competitions called “tractor pulls”.
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Sedona Charter School
Founded in 1995, Sedona Charter School is one of the oldest charter schools in Arizona. This tuition-free public Montessori school challenges each of its students to achieve excellence through an individualized program of instruction. The school’s mission is to inspire a passion for learning, instill a sense of personal responsibility, and cultivate a respect for the environment and involvement in the community.
Sedona Airport Authority
Sedona airport crew and out of town visitors
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Naja Rani
This is Flagstaff’s Naja Rani. They have been together for 2 years. They are Turkish Egyptian style of dance. Please join in thanking Naja Rani for their generous sponsorship of today’s parade!
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Laughs on the Rocks
Ladies and Gentleman, I’d like to introduce the performers of Sedona’s funniest new act, “laughs on the Rocks.” This improvisational comedy troupe is here to bring some smiles and sunshine to your St. Patrick’s Day.
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Ganado School Marching Band
The Ganado Middle/High School Marching Band from the Navajo Nation in Ganado, AZ is marching in their third Sedona St. Patrick’s Day parade. The band is under the direction of John Seeton and Michael Glynn. The Green Team is always excited to have the Ganado Marching Band in our Parade!
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Keep Sedona Beautiful
In it’s 31st year in Sedona, Keep Sedona Beautiful is Sedona’s Premier Conservation organization and has more than 100 volunteer litter lifters.
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NAU Park and Rec Club
The Parks and Recreation Management Club of Northern Arizona University is here to present their interpretation of the ShamRock’n Roll theme with special guest Elvis Presley and his leprechaun sidekick. The club is dedicated to community service, professional and personal development.
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KAFF/KMGN Radio
93-9 the Mountain- Northern Arizona’s Classic Rock and 93 KAFF Country – who is celebrating 40 years of playing today’s best country.
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Waste Management
The “New” Waste management, from everyday collection to Environmental protection.
Sedona Main Street Program
Sedona Main Street Program began in 1996 and uses the nationally successful Main Street 4-Point Approach, that of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring. In other words, building consensus with stakeholders, selling the image and promise of Main Street, getting Main Street in top physical shape, and keeping retail space productive while sharpening competitiveness. The mission of Sedona Main Street Program is to maintain and enhance the Sedona Main Street District and its economic future, strengthening it as an asset to our community with a commitment to the preservation of Sedona’s historical charm and unique natural assets.
Sedona Main Street Program presents its proud sponsors and benefactors. Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sedona are proud sponsors of Sedona Main Street Program. We are honored by our benefactors – Best Western Arroyo Roble Resort and Creekside Villas, Arroyo Roble Marketplace at the “Y”, and Bank of America. We greatly appreciate our donors who provide in-kind service – Sedona Red Rock News, Sedona Magazine, and Sedona Online. Special thanks to all of our members and volunteers who support the program.
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END of Parade – make following announcement:
Remember to STAY FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY THAT WILL TAKE PLACE FOLLOWING THE PARADE!! Since your car is safely parked in the area, you can relax and spend a few extra minutes to cheer on your favorite entries while they wait for the final announcements. It will be a bonus for all the hard working entrants to have you here to join in the applause and congratulations for the winners.
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Prior to Parade Start:
AS YOU WATCH THE ENTRIES IN THE PARADE, TRY TO GUESS WHO WILL WIN THE AWARDS PRESENTED TO THE BEST ENTRIES – They are scored on both category and theme. The awards are as follows:
Best Overall Entry
Most Enthusiasm
Sponsors Award for drill team or color guard
Best Float Award
The Most Irish Award
Youth Award for best youth entry
Equestrian Award
Cutest Award for unique and humorous
Musical Award for musical entry (bands, choirs, etc.)
Outstanding Marching Band Award
St. Patrick’s Award for Irish theme and musical combination
We also would like to THANK the judges for coming here today:
Todd Graeff, Director of
Coconino County Park and Recreation Department
Nanette Smejkal, Director of
Flagstaff Parks & Recreation Department
Virgil Brenney of
Fridley, MN 55432
They will undoubtedly have some tough decisions to make. Throughout the parade they are working hard to score each entry on both category and theme. At the end they have to tabulate all the scores in order to arrive at the winning entries.
Remember to STAY FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY THAT WILL TAKE PLACE FOLLOWING THE PARADE!! Since your car is safely parked in the area, you can relax and spend a few extra minutes to cheer on your favorite entries while they wait for the final announcements. It will be a bonus for all the hard working entrants to have you here to join in the applause and congratulations for the winners.
This is a great opportunity for you to stay for a nice lunch or to shop around, since you are here and already parked in Uptown. You can stay on Jordan or walk along to Hwy. 89A. There are several routes to return to your vehicles: either via the Uptown Mall and Sacajawea to Jordan Road, or by walking up Apple Road to Cedar, or by means of the stairs alongside Wayside Chapel bringing them right onto Schnebly near the parking lot.
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We would like you to join us in special thanks to our cash sponsors:
A Day in the West
The Naja Inc.
Oaxaca Restaurante and Cantina
L’Auberge de Sedona
Farmers Insurance Group-Don Nelms
Johnson Insurance Services
A Touch of the Southwest Suites
Sedona Red Rock Jeep Tours
Alfred and Marion Herman
Oak Creek Brewing Co.
Iris Garden Inn
Ayres and French Inc
Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Sedona Recycles
We would like to give special thanks to those who have donated in-kind services:
City of Sedona Sedona Unified School District
Larson Newspapers DiBattista Construction Inc
Sedona Police Department Sedona Chamber of Commerce
Sedona Fire District Creative Printing
Sedona Trolley First Class Septic
Bob McAlester Arroyo Roble Hotel and Resort
Bashas’ Southwest Land Company
Motorola Iris Garden Inn
Waste Management Wayside Chapel
Domino’s Pizza Sacajawea Plaza
Pepsi-Cola Bottling company Jordan Park Estates Association
Sedona Red Rock H.S. C&J Properties
Sedona Historical Society
Sedona memories
We appreciate the numerous property owners who have allowed use of their land for this parade. They include the City of Sedona, Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District, Iris Garden Inn, Wayside Chapel, C & J Properties, Southwest Land Company, Sacajawea Plaza, Arroyo Roble Hotel LLC, Jordan Park Estates Association
And thank all of the volunteers and the people that help bring this all together and make this event successful and enjoyable. THANKS!!
BE SURE TO REMIND THE SPECTATORS
Since you are already parked in Uptown, please feel free to stay at your leisure, enjoy lunch or do a little bit of shopping in uptown Sedona!!
Remember to STAY FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY THAT WILL TAKE PLACE FOLLOWING THE PARADE!! Since your car is safely parked in the area, you can relax and spend a few extra minutes to cheer on your favorite entries while they wait for the final announcements. It will be a bonus for all the hard working entrants to have you here to join in the applause and congratulations for the winners.
Save this to announce as our MC (Bob) is departing Bob McAlister, a local resident of KAZM and Los Abrigados fame, has volunteered his time to announce the parade for many years and does a terrific job. Please join me in giving a round of applause and a SPECIAL thanks to our Parade Master of Ceremonies, Bob McAlister!
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