*Saturday November 25th 2017 Downtown Bad Axe*

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1 Tnside a snoofl6ks...like the one on your sleeve There happened a CHRISTMAS PARADE...you must see to betiever" The Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce welcomes you once again to WhoVille, the home of the Whos! *Saturday November 25th 2017 Downtown Bad Axe* Christmas Parade Begins at 6:00pm [Parade Route begins at the Bad Axe Middle School & will conclude at the Franklin Innl 'Asr apy ry6o and theyll have this to say... Theres no place like [4fhey;11s around christmas parade Dayr Enjoy a fun-filled day with family & friends! Special events include: FREE showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," Float prizes, Donut Holes, Hot cocoa, seuss window Painting, House Decorating Contest Kickoff, Children,s Activities & MORE! "Who" knows...you may see some of your favorite Seuss Characters out on the town! Be sure to stick around after the parade to take part in the grand lighting of The Huron Community Fair,s Second Holiday Light Show. Located at the Bad Axe Fairgrounds. Please Contact Clark Brock # for additional event information! Rumor has spread that the mischievous Grinch himself has been up to no good! However, the Department of North Pole Security has been informed along with other local authorities...including Mayor MaeWho himself! Please be on the look-out as that sneaky Grinch has been sighted lurking around town. The Grinch stands at about 6ft tall, has green hair covering his entire body, yellow eyes and termites in his smile...he is often accompanied by a single horned reindeer that looks suspiciously like a dog! He was last sighted at the top of Mt. Crumpit and has been known to impersonate Santa in the attempt to STEAL Christmas!! If seen, do not approach...however contact Santa,s helpline at #9g g0g. For additional parade details, sponsorship information & more please contact the number above. you mav also visit the Bad Axe chamber website: or like us on Facebook!

2 Oad fxs Christmas in WhoVillp parads Dear Potential Sponsor: Date: Saturdav November 25th 2017 Please join us in celebrating the beginning of the Holiday Season by being a Christmas Parade Sponsor! This vear's Bad Axe Christmas Parade will be held Novembe r 25in 2Ol7. We are looking forwa rd to this festive event to showcase our bea utiful city. This yea r's parade is sure to be a memora ble one a nd we a re in need of your support I Sponsorship levels are listed below, these amounts are also tax deductible for your business. This sponsorship will gain your business it's truly deserved recognition, with many advertising opportunities as well as assisting with parade exoenses. Gold Level sponsorship: $ilver Levet Sponsorship: Bronze Level Sponsorship: $5oo.oo + Up $250.oo-$q99.99 $too.oo-$zttg.gg *Please make checks pavable to: Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce* You may also participate by entering a float in this yea/s parade. Participation is needed to keep this Bad Axe holidav tradition alive I Please Note: If entering a float, please do not include Santa; he will appear as a guest of honor on a float of his very own. All floats are to be lighted in some manner. tf following this yea/s theme, WhoVille floats may include any Dr. Seuss characters/stories. Candy can be handed out, but NOT thrown out along the parade routel lf you are interested in being a 20u Christmas in WhoVille Parade Sponsor or would like to have one of Santa,s parade helpers pick up your parade sponsorship check, please contact Kelsey Brown at f ext.33o9. Checks can also b mailed to: PO BOX 87 Bad Axe, Mt Please submit your contribution no later than November 15th to ensure proper sponsorship recognition. Thank you in advance for your support! nblo ea4illn - CA---Ltu Pezu;0t.,f, & W- Bea-r,, - A/,- "L4 *,rr^i..?.

3 Addltlonal WhoVltte hrents-*--q-p-p--o--ff unllles: -Paint the TotrrplSring WhoVilF to life- Artist Julie Epperson will be painting business windows once again! Window painting will take place November 1st-17th as weather permits. Cost varies based upon amount painted & size of windows. Minimum charge is $50.00 Paintings will be removed after the first of the New Year, also weather permitting. To be placed on the painting schedule please contact: barbie Brooks at the Backstreet Quilt Shop # Julie will then contact your business to provide a price quote, discuss payment options etc. *The Backstreet Quilt Shop windows will be painted November lst for your previewing pleasure* -Help the Grinch v his friends give bact< christmas- Assist the Bod Axe Chomber of Commerce ond our friend The Grinch by donoting o gift or two for our fellow 'Whosl" The Grinch has ogreed fo stoge preseni "theffs" from locol business owners ond return these presents to the children of WhoVille throughout the porode route! He will do this os o meons of promoting locol Chomber Member Businessesl ff your business would like to purchase gifts to be'stolen'by the 6rinch or donote funds toword the purchose of gifts, pleose contoci Kelsey # X: ifts con be dropped off either wropped or unwropped ot Teom One Credit Union. Bad Axe. *Pleose ottempt to purchose gender neutrol items* Feel free to include your business card and or markedng merchandise as a gift tagl Should your gift be gender specific, please lobel whether the gift is for o little Who 6irl or Who Boy! Jnterested in being a parade day volunteer?? would like to be a member opthe coordinating commitcee?? Pf ease Contact Kelsey $ror.un #t s.o8o8

4 TIB Bad Axe Chanber of Commerce Wtlc"nrcj trh ci twry fclfw'wh't : chnistrrras in uhovilln! *Paradg Registration florm* Entry form MUST be filled out to be retistered. All floats are to be lighted. Please check the box that best describes your unit. Walking/Marching Group Vehicle Only Vehicle with Wa lkers/ma rchers Truck with Small Trailer Truck with Large Trailer 4-Wheeler Large Rig/Semi Trailer Horseback bott Lan Vehicle with Boat Trailer Tractor Youth Entry 4-Wheeler with Trailer Estimated length of registered unit in feet. [Necessary to allow enough space for line up] Please check one of the following: Music of any form IEx: Band, Radio, Loudspeakers etc.] NO Music Sponsoring Organization: To ensure proper float recognition, please submit this form no later than November 20th This is the in which name your float will be registered. lt is VERY important to utilize this name when checking in November 25th contact Person: Address: City: State: Telephone: Please continue completion on second page, Trim "Save the Date" at dotted line for your convenience! [This information will be announced over the radio and load speakers as your entry passes, utilize this as free advertisementl]

5 Float Name & Description: It is understood that service groups, businesses and organizations have their own insurance. For those without insurance, we ask you to sitn a release of liability: l, the undersigned, agree that I will notify my participants that they alone are responsible for any persons injury and/or property damage resulting from participation in the Bad Axe Christmas Parade. I specifically release and discharge in advance the Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce and the City of Bad Axe from any and all liability. Applicanfs Signature: Date: Please feel free to contact: Ann Massey f or Kelsey Brown # ,9557 Ext.33Gt with any further questions! Retistration forms can be mailed to: PO 8OX 87 Bad Axe, Mi avp thg,9alg:6aturdag Novgmbgr 25th 2ol7 Line up begins at 3:o0pm-ends 5:00pm -- parade Begins: 6:00pM Parade numbers will be provided at the Bad Axe Middle School parking lot, on site. You will need to come to the registration table, which is located in the Middle School,s gymnasium entryway. Please use the name of your organization when registering. All units will be listed by the name of their organization.. lt is VERY IMPoRTANT that you are at your float by 5:30pM. The parade begins promptly at 6:00pM. The Bad Axe Middle School is a drug free area, please be respectful of our school. We Thank pou vsrg mueh for parlicipaling in thig gsar's Ead.flxs Christnas parads!