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SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND NOW THE FLING IS FLUNG!

Now that we’ve got your attention with this really tacky title, may we invite you to join us as we joyfully march in Naperville’s famous Last Fling parade?

[ Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be marching, too, in a separate entry from that of the NTDO, so there's room for even more marchers!  Please contact Dianne to get more details, as the slots are filling up fast! ]

The Parade

Naperville Democrats , from Naperville, Wheatland, Lisle, Winfield and DuPage townships, will be marching together on Labor Day, Monday, September 6^th, lining up at about 9 AM in the parking lots behind Naperville Central High School, located at Hillside and West Street.  Our parade entry number is 41, but Jaycee parade helpers will direct you to our location if asked.

We are asking that each of you search your closets for a blue shirt (any shade will do) and some sort of khaki/beige slack, short, or skirt, as the case may be, to wear in the parade.  This will unify our look and communicate the message that DuPage continues to Turn Blue! 

The parade kicks off at 10 AM and concludes about 11:30 AM at Webster and Spring st.

After the Parade...

Following the parade, we are planning to gather at the Black Finn American Saloon at 16 West Jefferson Street (second floor bar area Slight change: We're now on the first floor, in the back) for refreshments, a chance to cool off and socialize... 

Several Democratic candidates are planning to join us, including David Miller, candidate for State of Illinois Comptroller; Scott Harper, candidate for Congress, 13^th District; Dennis Clark, candidate for DuPage Forest Preserve President; Carole Cheney, candidate for DuPage County Board Chair; Brian Duewel, candidate for DuPage County Board, District 5 and others whose names will be added as their plans are communicated to us.

We have a theme this year, Salute to Labor, and our friends in organized labor will be featured on a very dramatic, but small float we are putting together, complete with great labor songs played on a PA system provided by the Lisle Township Dems.  Candy/favors/campaign materials may be passed, but not thrown, along the parade route.

We invite each of you to come and join us: great fun and a fabulous way to kick off the remaining days of the 2010 campaign season.  Please email me, Dianne McGuire, at Dianne@napervilledemocrats.org if you are planning to join us or have questions.  See you on the 6^th!

Details from the Jaycees:

Below is the official parade announcement from the Naperville Jaycees. This includes more details about the parade as well as route maps and parking information:

Welcome to the 2010 “Last Fling” Parade for

“A Lifetime of Community Service”

Honoring the Memory of Life-long and Charter Jaycee Member Mr. Charles “Chuck” Bueche

presented by the City of Naperville and the Naperville Jaycees

NEW STAGING AND PARADE ROUTE FOR 2010

 
PLEASE READ ENTIRE CAREFULLY!!!

Dear 2010 Last Fling Parade Participant,                                                                                                                                    

 

We are happy you will be joining the Naperville Jaycees and the City of Naperville to celebrate the 2010 Theme - “A Lifetime of Community Service”.  The late Mr. Charles “Chuck” Bueche’s wife, Audrey, and family are the 2010 Last Fling Labor Day Parade Grand Marshall.  The parade is scheduled for Monday, September 6th, stepping off at 10:00am sharp!  Due to the recent union labor strike and inclement weather has resulted the delay of the Jefferson Avenue Bridge construction and remains closed therefore there is an entire new parade route!   Please pay special attention to all directions for entering the staging area (see below).

 
SPECIAL 2010 PARADE DROP OFF & STAGING INSTRUCTIONS:  For those using GPS devices please use the following address (1295 Rickert Drive, Naperville IL 60540), which is the Shell Gas Station at the corner of 75th and Rickert in Naperville as a reference point.  From this reference point you will proceed off of 75th and go north on Rickert (first traffic light) turn right (again north) on West Street, proceed in the right hand lane toward Hillside.  You will enter the staging area at the corner of West Street and Hillside.  Please look for staging signs and remain in the right lane until instructed.  SIGNIFICANT STREET CLOSURES ARE GOING TO OCCUR THIS YEAR, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE STAGING AREA FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION.  YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE STAGING AREA FROM THE NORTH END OF WEST STREET & AURORA.  AGAIN, YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ENTER THE STAGING AREA AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.  USE WASHINGTON ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PARADE ROUTE OR OGDEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PARADE ROUTE TO CONNECT WITH 75TH.

 
PARADE PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS:  For those who are dropping off individual participants in any vehicle not properly approved for participation (buses, vans, carpools & etc) you will be instructed to pull forward along West Street and given time to have your group exit the vehicle safely.  Once your vehicle is empty you will proceed north on West Street turn left on Aurora Avenue heading west, then turn right on Ogden Avenue (RT 34) heading North & East, then turn right on Washington heading South.  The parade will end at Webster and Spring Avenue.  You will be able to pick up parade participants (marchers) near the end of the parade route and the DuPage Children’s Museum (301 N. Washington St, Naperville IL  60540) parking lot will be available if needed.  Other vehicles used to transport floats, farm vehicles, motorcycles, equipment & etc, will pick up at the end of parade near Washington & 5th Avenue (Burlington Northern Lot).

 
Below you will find information regarding your line up number, drop off area, arrival time, approved max vehicles, approved max marchers, and approved handouts.  We have also attached a 2010 Labor Day Parade Route Map for your convenience.   Your approved line up area includes vehicle and number of marchers.  You will NOT be allowed to bring extra vehicles or marchers over your approved amount.  No float may exceed 12 feet due to power lines and bridges.  If you hold up the parade due to exceeding this limit you will be charged a service fee of $500.00, in excess of any city fines or fees.  For the SAFETY of our CHILDREN, you may NOT THROW anything into the crowd along the parade route!!! Stopping to perform will not be allowed and your pre-approved items (shown below) are to be passed hand-to-hand only.  You may not hold up the parade!

 
Cancelling of the event shall be at the discretion/direction of the Naperville Police Department, in the event of severe weather or other emergency situation.  We look forward to a safe, enjoyable and fun day!  If you have any concerns, please call the Last Fling Hotline 630-961-4143.  For emergency only, day of parade please call Paul DeKruiff on cell at 312-371-3125.

 
Sincerely,

 
Paul and Laurie DeKruiff, 2010 Last Fling Labor Day Parade Co-Chairman’s

 

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