Corona Cinco De Mayo Celebration May 3, 2008

INFORMATION OF EVENTS

QUEEN CONTEST
Contestants must be a full time student attending a high school in the Corona Norco Unified School District. Grades 9-12. Participants will sell raffle tickets for a donation of $1.00 to raise funds for scholarships. Each contestant will receive a tiara and a certificate of participation. The young lady who raises the most money is crowned Queen of the parade and fiesta. In addition, the winners of the contest will receive the following: Queen will receive a $400 cash prize, a trophy, sash, bouquet of roses, plus other prizes. lst runner up- & 2nd runner up - will also receive a place trophy, a bouquet of flowers, plus other prizes. This is a great opportunity to build up your self confidence and this experience can help you when you fill out that work application or resumes. Download the application, fill out and mail. A meeting will be held to go over contest rules at the Corona Public Library in March of 2007 (date to be announced). Contact: Celia Saldana at (951) 734-5850.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Proceeds raised from the Queen Contest help in awarding scholarships to high school seniors graduating from the Corona Norco Unified School District. The Committee is in partnership with the Riverside Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who oversees the distribution of the scholarships to the recipient’s choice of school. Applications are available at all high schools within the Corona Norco Unified School District. Contact your school counselor or call: Grace Bosquez at (951) 279-8904

PARADE
We invite all local youth groups, church groups, businesses, dance classes, equestrian and car
clubs to participants in this colorful and enjoyable parade for the whole family. Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Sixth and Merrill Streets, east on Sixth Street ending at Rimpau Ave. Download the application or contact: Richard Hernandez at (951) 279-1353

FIESTA
Do a fund raiser for your club, your church. Businesses are invited to have a booth and advertise your business. Fiesta begins at City Park from 11:00:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Entertainment throughout the day. Download the application or contact Johnnie Huerta at (951) 688-4778

Car Show / Exhibit
Also at City Park a car show and exhibit line up at the ball field area to show off low-riders, bikes and antique cars and motorcycles. Come and see these beautiful exhibits of chrome, color, sparkles and most of pride of the owners showing off their workmanship. Download the application or contact Bea Garcia @ (951) 545-3416.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you need community service hours we can use your help. The Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta on Saturday, May 3, 2008.
The following are areas where you may volunteer:
Parade staging – 7:00 a.m. to 10:a.m.
Parade Route – 10: a.m. to 12 Noon
Fiesta set-up – 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Work at the Children’s Fun Zone – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (we will assign 2 hr slots)
Tear down after fiesta 6-7:00 p.m.
Please call 951.279.1353 or e-mail @ cincocelebration@ca.rr.com

Thank you for your interest.