There s nothing better than a Shrine Parade, so bring the kids and have some fun with us.

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1 Parade Info There s nothing better than a Shrine Parade, so bring the kids and have some fun with us. I ve put together some tidbits about the Pote s Call Parades(parades that our potentate absolutely wants everyone to show). The Crier tells you how to get there and where the Afterglow(an after party with food and drinks for the nobles and their ladies as a thank you for participating) is located, but I ve put together some additional information of other things going on at the parade venue. Everyone at Antioch hopes that you will come with your families and support us. If you are new this is a great way to see the different units in action and decide which one you would like to join. We have our purpose of supporting our Shriner s Hospitals, but here is where we can get the word out to the community as well as have tons of fun along the way. If you have any questions please send me an jjamie6636@aol.com Hope to see you soon I m one of the Divan ladies in the pink shirts having a great time! Some ladies carpool up to the parade meeting areas mentioned in my article, but we also will have the Angel Van available for those who want a ride. The ladies gather by the van at the staging area and we will take as many trips as needed to get you all there. Carol Jamieson May 21 st Miamisburg Parade Report no later than 8:45AM. Parade steps off at 9:45AM. This is the kickoff of the parade season. The ladies usually gather in Library Park. This is a great spot to put your chair down, then wander through the craft booths that offer all sorts of goodies. There are also lots of food vendors if you didn t get breakfast before your noble made you get in the car to come to the parade. Spirits are high and the parade offers the usual marching bands, kids baseball teams and of course lots of our Antioch Shriners. Everyone is excited and we get the best participation for this one because they can t wait to show off their polished car, motorcycle, new clown outfit or newest routine. May 30 th Clark County/Springfield Memorial Day Parade Report no later than 7:45AM. Parade steps off at 9:00AM. Clark County s Memorial Day parade has, for decades, honored those veterans who answered the same call but never came home. In Vietnam alone, 62 Clark County men died. It s long been believed that the local parade which begins at High Street and Fountain Avenue in Springfield, then heads north on Fountain to McCreight Avenue, where it takes a left toward

2 Ferncliff is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. This is a very inspiring parade with many Military and Veteran groups participating. You ll leave with a great feeling of patriotism. June 12 th Ohio Masonic Home Home Days Parade Report no later than 2:00PM. Parade steps off at 3:30PM. What a great parade for the people in the Ohio Masonic Home! They line the parade route in their wheelchairs and walkers with smiles on their faces as our Nobles entertain them. A great treat at this parade is the food. Many Masonic lodges will have food to purchase and you shouldn t leave without having the Strawberry Shortcake with ice cream. Yummy in your tummy!!! There are always activities for the kids face painting, bounce houses and last year there was even a ferris wheel. This one is short and sweet, but the residents do enjoy it so much. June 17 th Dayton Airshow Parade Report no later than 5:45PM. Parade steps off at 7:00PM. This parade starts at St. Christopher s in Vandalia and goes down the Crossroads of America. It will have many floats with local celebrities and bands from the area communities as well as our Shriner guys. One year they even had a Transformer that changed into a dragon and spewed fire into the air! You never know what this evening will display to its viewers. I m sure a taste of the upcoming weekend at the Airshow will be revealed. The ladies tend to gather towards the end of the parade in front of the Airline Dairy Crème at 224 N. Dixie Dr. Treat yourself to a sundae, shake or cone while you wait. Visit for additional info. June 18 th Turkeyfoot Hospice Parade Report no later than 9:45AM. Parade steps off at 11:00AM. This parade is for a great cause Hospice Patient Care. The parade is always a fun time - Not only will you see our fabulous Shriners, you will see the crazy people of Indian Lake with their decorated golf carts. They are very creative, so it is very entertaining. The afterglow at this parade is at the Shelter house of the campgrounds. Bring the kids - there is a little play area and a little beach area they can go swimming. Some of the Divan members have been known to get a few laps in the pond themselves so come and have a good time. After the parade and afterglow, enjoy the lake area. There are many bars and restaurants where you can sit by the lake and enjoy the view. Check out Froggy's, Tilton Hilton & Atchison's, they are all on the same street as the parade. Froggy s even has a pool bar!

3 July 1-7 th Imperial Session Tampa, Florida Each year Shriner s International has an Imperial Session. The location changes each year depending on where the Deputy Imperial Potentate s temple is located. This year we are headed to Tampa, Florida. There will be many events during the July 1 st 7 th sessions, so check the crier and Shriner s International website for additional info. The website will have links for things such as the schedule, parade route, competitions, tours, etc. You ve not seen a parade until you see the Imperial Parade! Nobles from all over the country will be participating. You ll see everything from Steel Bands to Backwards/Forwards vehicles (you have to see it to believe what it does), Magic Carpet vehicles, Hillbilly trucks, and so many more. Please get your reservations in NOW to join us! July 30 th Greenville Parade Report no later than 8:30AM. Parade steps off at 10:00AM. One of Ohio s native daughters is famous Wild West celebrity, sharpshooter and markswoman Annie Oakley who became famous as part of Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show. Every year, Greenville, Ohio, Annie Oakley s birthplace, holds the Annie Oakley Days Festival to pay tribute to Oakley and to perpetuate her memory. The parade goes through downtown Greenville and the ladies usually congregate across from the courthouse, because it is the shady side of the street. Before and after the parade Greenville has a sidewalk sale going on. The highlight of this sidewalk sale is the fabulous prices you will find at the Kitchenaid Store. Everything from potato peelers to Arisan Mixers are at discounted prices. If you go north on Broadway you will find the Maid-Rite restaurant, home of the loose meat sandwich. It is located at 125 N. Broadway, drive there after the afterglow and take home dinner. August 13 th Englewood Parade Report no later than 7:30AM. Parade steps off at 9:00AM. This event begins with the 5k race Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by the parade. The ladies will meet by the Dairy Queen across from Centennial Park. So after the parade and afterglow, you could come back to the park and enjoy the musical entertainment, artisan booths and delicious food.those festivities don t start till after the parade. Visit the city of Englewood s website for more information. September 5 th Holiday At Home Parade Report no later than 8:30AM. Parade steps off at 9:55AM. The Holiday at Home parade and festival is a great way for the family to enjoy the ending of the summer activities together. It will have entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, great food, and more for everyone.this year they will be recognizing our Public Safety organizations

4 from Police, Fire, and the Military branches. There will be several of the first Kettering Fire Department fire engines in the parade, fire engines from area departments, police vehicles, and canine/officers as well as our Shriners. There will also be flyovers from the Kettering Hospital Med Flight, Piper Warriors, and the Wright B Flyer. After the parade go up to Lincoln Park to view the car show and visit all the craft booths. September 8 th 10th Great Lakes Shrine Association Conference &Parade Each year the Great Lakes Shrine Association (all of the Shrine Temples that touch the Great Lakes) have their district meeting. It varies as to location, but this year it is in Indianapolis. There is a Mini Marketplace showcasing Shrine merchandise (shirts, pins, belt buckles, hats, etc) as well as ladies jewelry and watches, clown accessories and much more. There will be Unit competitions, a hospitality room provided by Antioch and many more activities during September 8 th 10th. The GLSA Parade is on September 10 th. It is similar to the Imperial Parade, in that it has Shrine Units from all the Temples in the Great Lakes area. It is always a good time. Visit for all the details. Click on the 2016 Fall Session tab to see the schedule of daily events. September 8 th St. Paris Parade Report no later than 5:30PM. Parade steps off at 6:30PM. The parade on a Thursday night is one of the highlights of Pony Wagon Days! Traditionally, the Pony Wagon Days Festival parade has a wide assortment of 4-H horse and dog clubs, Soccer teams, football teams, cheerleaders, and of course, The Dancing Band from Falconland. There will also be horse teams, tractors, vintage cars, the Shriners and fire trucks! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy. The highlight of this parade is the Afterglow. It is at Bud Parson s Party Barn. Don t worry signs will point you in the right direction just follow the line of Shriner s heading on over after the parade. September 17 th Xenia Parade Report no later than 7:30AM. Parade steps off at 9:00AM. The Festival Committee is working hard to plan a great Xenia Community Festival for Friday and Saturday, September 16 th and 17 th. There will be music and activities in the park, so check the Xenia Chamber of Commerce website see what will be going on. This parade has lots of great floats and bands, so come enjoy the sights and sounds. September 24 th Urbana Parade Report no later than 10:15AM. Parade steps off at 12:00PM This parade starts in downtown Urbana and ends at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. There will be many shops open downtown with sidewalk sales and a farmers market to satisfy your

5 shopping urge if you are so inclined. The afterglow is put on by the Champaign Co. Shrine Club and they do a wonderful job. If you want a fabulous slice of pie visit the Urbana Airport Café after the afterglow. I recommend the butterscotch! On the way out of town there is a great craft mini mall that sells scrapbooking supplies and beading supplies. Hope to see you at this one. October 2 Minster Parade Report no later than 1:00PM. Parade steps off at 2:00PM Wow this is a great one. Oktoberfest is in full tilt in the city of Minster for the weekend. Great food and crafts and one of the best parades of the season. Come early and walk around the food and craft booths, then come watch the beautiful horses, floats and marching groups that will be in this wonderful parade. November 25 th Dayton Children s Parade Kickoff the Christmas season with this one. Santa arrives officially in the Dayton area at this parade. Watch the weather forecast because it can be a cold one or 60 degrees you never know because we are in Ohio. There will be food and drinks at Antioch before and after the parade, so get in the spirit of the holidays and join us for this one. Well that s the parade season in a nutshell. Hope to see you all there.