INFORMATION OF EVENTS 41st Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta Saturday, May 5 2012
QUEEN CONTEST Contestants must be a full time student attending a high school in the Corona Norco Unified School District. Grades 9-12. Participants will sell raffle tickets, fundraise, ask businesses and the community for donations to raise funds for scholarships. Each contestant will receive a tiara and a certificate of participation. The young lady who raises the most money is crowned Queen of the parade and fiesta. In addition, the winners of the contest will receive the following: Queen will receive a $300 cash prize, a trophy, sash, bouquet of roses, plus other prizes. lst runner up- & 2nd runner up - will also receive a place trophy, a bouquet of flowers, plus other prizes. This is a great opportunity to build up your self confidence and this experience can help you when you fill out that work application or resumes. Download the application, fill out and mail. A meeting will be held to go over contest rules at the Corona Public Library on April 2, 2012 at 1:00. Contact: Regina Medina at (951) 256-6684.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Proceeds raised from the Queen Contest help in awarding scholarships to high school seniors graduating from the Corona Norco Unified School District. The Committee is in partnership with the Riverside Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who oversees the distribution of the scholarships to the recipient’s choice of school. Applications are available at all high schools within the Corona Norco Unified School District. Contact your school counselor or call: Andrea Bosquez at (951) 817-1145.
PARADE We invite all local youth groups, church groups, businesses, dance classes, equestrian and car clubs to participants in this colorful and enjoyable parade for the whole family. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Sixth and Merrill Streets, east on Sixth Street ending at Rimpau Ave. Download the application or contact Billy Jo Montoya (951) 529-5819.
FIESTA Do a fund raiser for your club, your church. Businesses are invited to have a booth and advertise your business. Fiesta begins at City Park from 11:00:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Entertainment throughout the day. Download the application or contact Robert Brambila at (951) 314-9450.
Car Show / Exhibit Also at City Park a car show and exhibit line up at the ball field area to show off hot rods, low-riders, antique cars, bikes and and motorcycles. Come and see these beautiful exhibits of chrome, color, sparkles and most of pride of the owners showing off their workmanship. Download the application or contact Marlana McSkimming @ (951) 897-5192.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you need community service hours we can use your help. The following are areas where you may volunteer: Parade staging – 7:00 a.m. to 10:a.m. Parade Route – 10: a.m. to 12 Noon Fiesta set-up – 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Work at the Children’s Fun Zone – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (we will assign 2 hr. slots) Tear down after fiesta 6:00 to7:00 p.m. For you are interested in volunteering please call Consuelo Arias (951) 537-7874 .
Thank you for your interest.
Please email us at info@cincodemayo.net
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