County Fair parade looking for entries
'Heart of the Country' is event theme

The 131st Ventura County Fair and Elks Lodge No. 1430 in Ventura have announced that the 2006 Ventura County Fair Parade will be at 10 a.m. Sat., Aug. 5.

This year's fair theme, "Heart of the Country," will be reflected in the floats and presentations in the parade. Schools, organizations, clubs, families, companies and individuals are encouraged to participate.

"We are very excited about this summer's fair, and we want to ask all of our friends and neighbors to join us in this wonderful Ventura tradition as we march down Main Street," said Barbara Boester-Quaid, CEO of the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

The parade will include floats, school bands and local celebrities. It will begin on Main Street at Ventura High School and make its way downtown to the San Buenaventura Mission.

Anyone interested in participating may get more information and an application by calling (805) 648-3376 or by visiting www.venturacountyfair.org.