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September 19, 2013
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Submitted by City of Sheridan ome early to Sheridan City Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 28, and eat a hearty waffle breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. Then, grab a great seat, near the announcing/judging stand, for the 10 a.m. parade celebrating our community’s military heroes. You will have a unique chance to see the nationally acclaimed Iwo Jima float presented by the Frank J. Carroll Detachment of the Marine Corp, the oldest detachment in Colorado. Tap your toes to the sounds of the VFW Band, Colorado’s oldest organized ensemble of its kind. Witness the VFW Band’s allegiance to military service as they perform military music, sharing their amazing talent and longtime
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dedication to the United States of America. Joining these veterans will be the 101st Army Dixieland Band founded in 1989. Colorado’s only military Dixieland ensemble will play America’s original musical form in a style befitting the fervor of America’s patriots. From ragtime to swing, west coast style to traditional, they play happy jazz. Do you want even more parade fun? Check out the Colorado Clowns, the All Souls Catholic School Twirl Team and two horse clubs, the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club and the Lakewood Riding Club. All the parade entry details will be shared live through amplified parade announcing from the southwest corner of Federal Boulevard and Oxford Avenue. Stick around after the parade and enjoy the live vocal
A dunk tank will be part of the Sheridan Celebrates festivities on Sept. 28
Photos courtesy of City of Sheridan
The annual Sheridan Celebrates parade begins Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. and runs from the intersection of Lowell Boulevard and Nassau Court to Sheridan High School.
harmonies of 5280 A Cappella. From the West Stage, they will share a tribute to all attending veterans, active and retired military personnel and will go on to captivate the audience with renditions of jazz, folk, rock, gospel, world music, Broadway, doo-wop and country. Starting at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage, the Deja Blu variety dance band will perform a danceable mix of music, including the very best of classic and contemporary rock, Motown, soul, blues and swing with a kick of country. The Boulder Daily Camera said, “They are great at getting the audience involved in the show, especially the kids.” Speaking of the kids, the Sheridan Celebrates Committee is sponsoring a color-your-ownbackpack booth for our younger attendees from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children of all ages will want to seek out the Denver Balloon Guy who will be strolling the festival grounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Military-themed inflatables will return this year as will the dunk tank and beer tent. For those with a compassionate heart, Sheridan Celebrates has
partnered with the Bo Matthews Center for Excellence, a nonprofit that supports homeless veterans. Attendees will be able to assemble “tube sock lunches,” which will be distributed to area homeless veterans. Many community organizations, and individuals, have contributed nonperishable food items throughout the year to equip the “tube sock lunches.” You will find an additional 80 vendor booths at which you can eat, learn and shop while you celebrate your freedom with the community’s military heroes. Mayor Pro Tem Tara BeiterFluhr said, “We’re grateful for our many festival sponsors and thrilled that we have made new connections this year with local churches, community service organizations and businesses. This festival belongs to all of us. It is not only for the community but created by the community.” If you would like to become part of Sheridan Celebrates or have questions or suggestions, call the Sheridan Celebrates hotline at 303-438-3321 or visit Facebook.com and search Sheridan Celebrates.