Bears of Blue River Festival and Parade
Shelbyville, Indiana August 20 Thru 22, 2010
Shelbyville, IN 46176
United States of America
Friday will begin with a pancake and sausage breakfast in the downtown food tent on the pubic square. This will be sponsored by the Shelbyville Lions Club. Friday at 10:00 a.m., the Shelby Silver Dance Troupe from Shelby Senior Services will begin the entertainment on the Bears of Blue River mobile stage on the public square. At 11:00 a.m. lunch will be sponsored by the Optimists of Shelby County with a taco salad luncheon. And a fried chicken dinner will be sponsored by D.A.R.E. starting at 5:00 p.m. Starting at 6:30 pm. entertainment will be provided on the downtown stage.
Saturday will be the traditional Dinner Under the Stars on the Public Square with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. The Little Blues Band will provide music before and during dinner. Then the Zanna-Doo Band will play dance music starting at 8:00 p.m. Saturday morning will be the walk/run and then kid's activities with Silly Safari. At 1:00 p.m. will be a corn hole tournament.
Sunday is the big day with the Bears of Blue River Parade. Starting at 1:00 pm at the fairgrounds, traveling Frank Street, Morris Avenue, Vine Street, Washington Street and around the public square to the intersection of Miller Street. The theme for this years parade it "Up, Up and Away." Kevin Gregory, Channel 6 meteorologist will be the parade marshall. The parade will feature 100-plus entries, including high school marching bands, floats, horses, mini-cars and lots more.
This should be a fun weekend of activities with the parade on Sunday being the highlight. For more information, events and schedules you can go to Shelby News Schedule of Events.
Published by Sheryl Jester
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7 Comments
Post a CommentSounds like a fun time.
Thanks, Sheryl!!!
Nice work Sheryl!
Page love. : )
Sounds like the makings for a great weekend. Great reporting.
Thanks Sheryl it sounds wonderful!:0)
Pancakes & Sausage -- Fried Chicken -- Cocktails. It doesn't matter what else they offer. This sounds great!