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Clubs encouraged to sign up to be in lineup of upcoming parades in The Villages

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

The Italian-American Parade is scheduled for Oct. 3.

Contact Frank Truglio at thetrugs@gmail.com for an application for this parade. You may also call 391-1740.

The Oktoberfest Parade is Oct. 17. Contact Kirk Freundt at kfreundt@aol.com for an application for this parade. For other questions, call 350-6533.

Applications must be submitted by Sept. 11. The committee will send out notifications of acceptance on Sept. 13.

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