2012 Lions Shrimp Festival Parade

begins 10 am Saturday March 10 Route runs about 1 mile on Estero Blvd from Wachovia Bank N. to the foot of Matanzas Pass Bridge.  

Please arrive by 8am as bridge will close at 9 sharp til parade ends approximately 12 noon.

Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation Shrimp Festival 2012

Parade Trophy Categories and Parade Application

Trophies will be awarded for each of the categories listed below. Please complete an application and note the category in which you wish to be judged.

Numbers for line-up will be distributed on parade day at check-in.

1. Business and Professional……………………………………1^st and 2^nd Place

2. Civic Groups and Associations……………………………..1^st and 2^nd Place

3. Non-Business, Family & Individuals……………………..1^st and 2^nd Place

4. Youth Groups………………………………………………………1^st Place

5. Decorated Car……………………………………………………..1^st Place

6. Decorated Truck………………………………………………….1^st Place

7. Decorated Boat……………………………………………………1^st Place

8. Marching Unit (musical)……………………………………… 1^st Place

9. Marching Unit (non-musical)……………………………….1^st Place

10. Musical Unit ( non-marching)………………………………1^st Place

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ENTRY FORM

Return with you check made payable to FMB LIONS FOUNDATION

To Diane Clifton 1349 San Souci Drive Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Early reservations would be appreciated. Thanks.

The_______________________________will enter the 2012 parade in

Category number______________(please complete).

Type of entry: ( ) Business $40.00 ( ) Non-Business$30.00

( ) Non-Profit $20.00

How many floats_____, Vehicles_____ Approximate length_________

Music_______________ (be specific)

Name:_________________________ Contact person _______________

Address:___________________________________________________

Phone number__________________

E-mail_________________________

Dear Participants,

The 54th annual Shrimp Festival Parade will be held on Saturday March 10, 2012. The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is extending this invitation to participate in the event.

The route is approximately 1.25 miles in length, starting at School Street and proceeding north on Estero Boulevard to the Matanzas Pass Bridge.

Any debris left by an entrant along the parade route will be expected to be cleaned up by said entrant.

The entry fees help defer the costs of permitting, police, trophies and parade staging facilities.

Plan to be on Estero Island by 8AM. All participants must be over the Matanzas Pass Bridge before it’s closing at 9AM.

LINE UP STAGING AREA: PULL OFF EXTERO BLVD ONTO SCHOOL STREET, PROCEED TO THE CORNER TO GET YOUR NUMBER AND LINE UP SPOT.

Thank you,

Diane Clifton

Parade Chairman

Phone: 239-454-0043 (evenings)

Email: dedeclifton@comcast.net

Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Parade Winners 2011

1. Business and Professional   1st Place: Lani Kai                               2nd Place: Estero Parasail

2. Civic Groups and Associations   1st Place: Bay Shore Cloggers     2nd Place: Crime Stoppers

3. Non-Business, Family, Individuals  1st Place: Turtle Time                         2nd Place: Ron Meyers 1950 car

4. Youth Groups                     1st Place Beach Baptist

5. Decorated Car                 1st Place Beach Methodist

6. Decorated Truck                     1st Place Famous Flag Truck

7. Decorated Boat                     1st Place Oyster Bay RV         

8. Marching Unit (Musical)         1st Place Calendar Girls

9. Marching Unit ( Non-musical) 1st Place San Carlos RV Park

10. Musical Unit (Non-marching) Bayside Kookie Band