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Organizations from throughout Frisco are designing floats and the school bands are getting out their best march music for the annual Frisco Community Parade scheduled for November 14 at 11 a.m. on Main Street originating from Pizza Hut Park. The object of the parade is to express the community’s thanks to the men and women who serve in the military.

The Community Parade Committee is chaired by Mayor Maher Maso and made up of volunteers including former Mayor Mike Simpson, VFW Commander Lee Myrben, and FISD School Board Member Buddy Minett among others. The committee has secured Former Mayor Bob Warren, a Frisco native, as parade grand marshal. Other special parade guests include: 1st Lt. Christopher McKeag of Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron , 124th Cavalry Regiment of the Texas Army National Guard; internationally-known  gymnast Nastia Liukin, who trains with WOGA Gymnastics; and parade emcee Pam Harris of CBS 11.

“We are very excited about plans for this year’s event,” Minett said. “We hope many other groups decide to enter this year. The fall parade is a long-standing tradition in Frisco and makes great memories for families.”

Myrben says he expects to have veterans ranging from age 91 to the very young men and women who are currently serving riding in vehicles throughout the parade. Attractions of the parade include Fire and Police vehicles, the Frisco Fire Clowns, the homecoming/forthcoming royalty of all five high schools, team mascots, representatives of Frisco’s professional sports teams, and floats and marchers from various civic and youth groups.

This year’s winning float entries will have Frisco Education Foundation scholarships donated in their names in May of 2010. The Grand Prize is worth a $1,000 Scholarship; First Runner Up is a $750 scholarship; and Honorable Mention is a $500 scholarship. Bragging Rights trophies will be awarded to the Best High School, Middle School, and Elementary float.  School Spirit themes are also encouraged. There is no registration fee for schools. The website is www.Friscoparade.com

There are specific float size requirements available on the parade website. No candy throwing is allowed, though walkers may pass it out along route. At least one person must walk along side each side of float. Floats must be registered at least three days prior to parade to be considered for competition.

Questions may be addressed to Donna Zambiasi of FISD Communications at zambiado@Friscoisd.org or (469) 633-6067.