LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Communities are once again gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend, with popular longtime celebrations set to help usher in the summer season.
Two of the county's main events are once again planned for Lakeport and Lower Lake.
In Lakeport, the annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, will commence at 11 a.m. sharp on Main Street on Saturday, May 23.
The theme this year is “Salute to Our Veterans.” Each year this parade salutes the members of the Armed Forces – retired and active.
The parade route travels from the fairgrounds on Martin Street, entering Main at Martin Street and traveling north to 10th Street, with the judges' stand in front of the Lake County Special Districts office across from the Courthouse Museum, between Second and Third streets.
The parade is sanctioned by the California State Horsemen’s Association, which presents an opportunity for equestrians to earn points for the CSHA annual award. Kim Cipro of Hidden Valley Lake is the sanctioned CSHA Judge for the parade.
The chamber requests that members of the public honor the no parking signs, which will be posted on Main Street from First to Fourth streets, from 10 a.m. to noon. This area will allow unobstructed views of the parade for spectators.
Entry applications are available on the Lake County Chamber Web site, www.lakecochamber.com; click on the parade banner on the home page. They also may be obtained at the chamber office at 875 Lakeport Blvd. at Vista Point or by calling 707-263-5092.
The annual 4H Pancake Breakfast at Natural High School on Main Street, will be hosted again this year from 7 to 11 a.m. that day by the Lakeport Kiwanis who also sponsor a two-day craft faire at the same location.
Then, on Sunday, May 24, Lower Lake hosts its Lower Lake Daze Parade & Pet Parade.
The celebration begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
The Lower Lake Community Action Group plans to include an old time barbecue, craft vendors, face painting, games for children, pony rides, music during the afternoon and a raffle.
Proceeds from the raffle will benefit community projects.
Following the parade, all activities are in the Russell Rustici Community Park, behind the Brick Hall.
Call 707-995-9174 for more information on the Lower Lake activities.
Preparations under way for Memorial Day events
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