OzFest parade lights up Oz themed weekend in Chittenango
Thousands watched as Scouts in scooters Shriners in classic cars and community groups paraded through OzFest in Chittenango on Saturday The main event drew about 10 000 to 15 000 spectators despite threatening skies with about 90 participating groups including Lake Street Elementary School and WIXT TV commentator Mike Price Entertainment featured Judy Garland tribute singer Dawn Johnson and actor Jerry Maren while a standout moment came from second graders performing If I Only Had a Brain amid cheers from families and locals.
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OzFast
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Cicero Festival draws 4000 to two day parade and events
Neighbors gathered as Cicero held its ninth annual Community Festival parade and two day events. More than 70 organizations took part including Boy Scout packs Cicero Little League and a dance troupe. Miriam Williamson of North Syracuse praised the festival as friendly and accessible. The Teen Center Battle of the Bands was set to close the festival Saturday night. Civil War reenactors camped at the North Syracuse Library as part of the Trolley Stop Art Festival with the 12th Regiment U.S. Infantry performing drills and displaying artifacts. The regiment plans a Bull Run re-enactment in Leesburg Virginia. The library camp continues until 5 p.m. today.
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U.S. Infantry
New York
Lawrence Allen
Syracuse
Allen
Bull Run
Leesburg
Jan Reighard
North
Reighard
Fredericksburg
Frank Ordomez
Steve Norman
Eft
Jeff Oriend
Onondaga Public Library
Good Samaritans Help During Syracuse Jesus March
Local pastors and residents joined a Good Samaritan themed march in Syracuse led by organizer John Watkins. Participants handed out water and soda and washed cars while praying for Mayor Roy Bernardi who plans to leave to join the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The event drew fewer attendees due to rain, though previous years reached about five thousand.
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Roy Bernardi
Berardi
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Bernardi
Nebraski Carter
Living Water Church of God In Christ
Tour de Cire Bike Ride Supports Diabetes Research
The Tour de Cire cycling event today at Verona Beach State Park honors Jennifer L. Spivak of New Hartford who died March 1 at 26 from diabetes complications. Registration ranges 15 to 100 miles at $75 with check-ins from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Details via 888-735-0590 Ext. 3639.
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Jennnifer L. Spivak
New Hartford
Verona Beach State Park
Charlotte ‘“Chuckie
Holstein
Alexander
Hopps Memorial Cme Church and Provisions
InterReligious Council
Oncenter
Yolanda King
Martin Luther King Jr
Call
Where's Frank Frank Brieaddy Column Returns Next Week
The column by Frank Brieaddy will resume in the next issue after a temporary hiatus. Readers are informed the regular feature returns next week with the same local insights and humor.
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