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Deadline nearing for applications for Italian American, Oktoberfest parades

By Staff Report
Frank and June Truglio appear in a float at a past Italian Parade in The Villages.
Frank and June Truglio appear in a float at a past Italian Parade in The Villages.

The Resident Parade Committee is accepting applications from clubs in The Villages for both the Italian American and the Oktoberfest parades.

The Italian American parade is scheduled for Oct. 7 and the entry deadline is Sept. 5. Contact Maureen Curran by email at flagator57@hotmail.com or contact her at (352) 633-1905 for an application for the Italian American Parade. Any other questions, please contact Frank Truglio at (516) 698-5306.
The Oktoberfest parade is scheduled for Oct. 21 and entry deadline is Sept. 12. Please contact Joan McDonald by email at  joanmcdonald555@comcast.net or contact her at (352) 259-2524 for an application. All other questions, call Kirk Freundt at 350-6533.
The Resident Parade Committee will meet and review each application and make their decision. All clubs that are selected to be in the Italian American parade will be notified by Sept. 8. All clubs that are selected to be in the Oktoberfest Parade will be notified by Sept. 15. Motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles) and horses are prohibited.

 

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