Junior Orange Bowl Parade Now Accepting Parade Applications
Posted on 02. Sep, 2011 by alex.markel
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Miami Children's Hospital Float in the Junior Orange Bowl Parade in Coral Gables. (Photos by MagicalPhotos.com/Mitchel Zachs)
(Coral Gables, September 2011) - The Junior Orange Bowl Committee (JOBC) is gearing up for its 2011-2012 Festival season and applications are now being accepted to participate in the 63rd annual Junior Orange Bowl Parade. The Parade, which will take place on Monday, January 2, 2012, offers unit applicants the opportunity to continue in the tradition of marching through the streets of beautiful Downtown Coral Gables.
This year’s theme for the Junior Orange Bowl Parade is, “Soaring to New Heights!” Applicants can choose to design their own floats, decorate a vehicle, or enter a group to march the parade route. Dance, cheer, cultural, and musical groups are all welcome to show off their spirit as they march the Parade in front of thousands of spectators.
Corporations and small businesses are also welcome to submit a parade application. The JOBC is making sponsorship packages available to organizations that are looking for creative promotional opportunities as well.
“The Junior Orange Bowl Parade is truly a festive and unforgettable experience for all involved, and I am very proud of the special relationships that are formed between our South Florida community and the Parade participants every year. The Parade is a great opportunity for organizations to highlight their youth services and proudly display the results of their hard work in front thousands of people.” stated Kathleen Kauffman, Parade Chair.
She added “The Parade is the perfect celebration for one last family gathering during the holidays before school starts again.”
The Parade will begin at 3pm by heading South on Ponce De Leon Blvd starting at Alhambra Circle. The Parade will continue West down Miracle Mile before finishing in front of the grandstand seating area on Biltmore Way, right in front of Coral Gables City Hall.
While the Junior Orange Bowl Parade is free to the public, grandstand tickets will be sold for those who want premium seats. Grandstand seats provide the best viewing angle for parade spectators. Ticket-holders also have the added benefit of being treated to a Pre-Parade show sponsored by Miami Children’s Hospital.Tickets will soon be available for purchase online at www.jrorangebowl.org/parade.
The Junior Orange Bowl Festival is possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Miami Children’s Hospital, The Orange Bowl Committee, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor, and Board of County Commissioners. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that serves the community of South Florida and the Youth of the world by providing opportunities for wholesome, competitive and multicultural experiences. For more information on the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, please contact 305-662-1210 or visit our website at www.jrorangebowl.org.
