Join us in Holly for the Carry Nation Parade

OCDP On the Road invites you to join at Holly's huge, historic 34th Annual Carry Nation Parade Saturday, September 8 

OCDP On the Road

Our presence sponsored by

the Oakland County Democratic Party,

the North Oakland Democratic Club and

 the Orion Area Democratic Club

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Holly is a significant part of the Democratic Party's support in the northern part of our county.  It's a growing area; and it's growing more Blue.  We'll carry our banners and hand out logo balloons and treats for kids and dogs.  You'll be helping gain votes for 2008.

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The Carry Nation Parade is part of the three-day Carry Nation Festival Sept 7 - 10.  The festival features a Classic Car Show, Arts & Crafts and Food vendors, Kids activities, dramatic presentions, and much more.  

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Carry Nation was a leading figure for prohibition and visited Holly when it was a booming railroad town riddled with taverns and ladies of ill repute. She was known for busting up bars, and closing down “sinful” drinking and gambling establishments and Holly was a perfect choice.

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The parade and festival were established to commemorate the end of prohibition - so what better to express our joy than a good old fashioned parade?  

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          More information can be found at:  http://www.carrynation.org/datestimes.htm

Who:  Bring your family, friends, and even your pets.  Wear Your Blue and show Holly our love

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Date:  Saturday, September 8

Time:  8:00 AM  Meet up for filling the helium balloons

           9:00 AM  Arrive at staging area for parade

           9:45 - noon  Parade

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Location:  in downtown Holly, staging area is at the corner of Saginaw and Airport Drive.

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The check in table will be located in the Muffler Man parking lot.  Units will be lined up for the parade in the subdivision behind Muffler Man - the Airport Sub.  Parade planners ask that cars drop off walkers and park in the area just north of Holly Auto and in whatever space is available in the Muffler Man lot.

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WHAT TO WEAR:  Blue tops and khaki pants.  Remember sunscreen/hats, jackets, rain gear according to the weather.  We're rain or shine.

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RSVP:  Let us know you're coming:  Brett Nicholson: brettjn@hotmail.com 

or Jayne Hamilton  JaynehMDA@aol.com

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Carpools:  Carpools are being arranged to depart @ 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM from the Marriott Hotel at Centerpoint in Pontiac.  The hotel is on Centerpoint Drive, which is west off Opdyke Road, just north of Square Lake Road -- it's off Exit 75 of I-75.  Meet up in NE part of their parking lot. 

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      RSVP to confirm you'd like to carpool:  Brett Nicholson:  brettjn@hotmail.com

THANKS! Whether it's filling balloons or marching and handing things out, our appreciation for what you do!