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Community Events
2012-08-29 15:51:00
The 2012 Girard Homecoming is set for Saturday, Sept. 29th
The event kicks off at 7am with the Geramie Kirby Memorial 5K/1Mile Fun Run. (for more info, visit www.gwkmemorial.com). Pancake feed sponsored by the Lions Club at GHS Cafeteria.
The GRAND PARADE begins at 10am. PLEASE NOTE, the Parade route has changed due to the construction on Highway 47. This year, the parade will begin at Ozark and 47 and continue South down Ozark to Prairie. Please line up to watch the parade on Ozark from Prarie to hwy 47.
Other scheduled events include the BOB BRADSHAW COLLISION Car Show featuring the Rollin' Nostalgia Car Club, an Antique Tractor Show, DOG SHOW sponsored by GIRARD ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Cupcake Wars sponsored by WESTHOFF IMPLEMENT, Kids games & all day bouncers, vendors, school fundraisers, a HOT SHOT Bball tourney at the Sports Complex, a PUNT, PASS & KICK contest and much, MUCH MORE!
For the first time in several years, a HOMECOMING RAFFLE DRAWING will take place on the courthouse lawn at 6pm. Bring your lawn chairs and your tickets and get ready to win great prizes donated by Girard Area Businesses! The GHS Senior Class is selling raffle tickets for $1 each.
Don't miss the Street Dance! Music begins at 8pm and features Girard's own COUSIN EDDIE band. Beer garden brought to you by the GHS Class of 1979.
