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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER MAY 22, 2015 It’s time for ‘Fiesta Under the Big Top!’
Fiesta Day weekend has arrived, and with it a few important reminders for those who are driving or parking in the vicinity of the parade route and Lodge grounds within the next few hours. These are especially important to know for residents who are expecting guests.
Street Closures
Today, May 22, and Saturday, May 23 (the day of the event), there will be street closures and extra traffic through- out the day. There will be no parking from midnight to 10:30 a.m. on Satur- day, May 23 on the following streets:

Dr.
Yellow Feather Dr., Mayflower Dr.,
There is no parking at the Lodge after midnight tonight, May 22. Only vehicles with designated parking passes, handi- capped placards and golf carts will be Dr. and Lighthouse Dr., after the parade. These vehicles must park in designated areas. If possible, please use the shuttle service to help with traffic.
will be one-way traffic only, heading to- wards the Lodge. Also, Lighthouse Dr. will be one-way traffic only heading away from the Lodge (towards Vacation Dr.)
Parade Reminders
stations; Yellow Feather Dr., Mayflower
will close at 8:30 a.m. and the parade will begin at 9 a.m. (see canyonlakepoa. com for a map of parade detours).
should ask them to arrive before 8 a.m. to avoid the above street closures. It is after the parade is over (approximately 10:30 a.m.) all the gates and streets will be open.
all parade streets to watch the parade.
rade will be allowed.
Shuttle
grounds, so parking near the Lodge is usually congested. To help with that situation, the Association offers a shuttle bus that starts up after the conclusion of the parade and runs until approximately
Fiesta Under the Big Top
mittee has gone all out to give it a circus feel.
After the parade, head to the Lodge 100 vendors selling food, merchandise and services, along with DJ music, and a variety of entertainment acts under grounds. There also is a Kid Zone with giant bounce houses and prize drawings.
The Lighthouse Restaurant will have multiple bar stations offering drink spe- cials and selling iconic Fiesta Day Mar-
The day begins with families and dignitaries, clubs, organizations and busi- nesses parade past on everything from convertibles and bicycles to golf carts, dy is usually in great supply, so kids will want to bring a bag for collecting as it’s thrown from passing cars.
Those who are in the parade love see- ing the big smiles and crazy costumes and signs spectators bring, so residents should start thinking now about how they can attract some attention – espe- cially from the photographers.
Word is getting out for parade-goers to hold up signs to honor the memory ing humanitarian aid to earthquake vic-
Contests
Although it would be helpful for or- ganizers and save time for participants to register ahead of time with forms pro- vided at www.canyonlakepoa.com, last- minute participation will be acceptable
place ribbon; 2nd and 3rd place ribbons also will be awarded. This contest is

The gyroscope will be back this year!
will have two categories for which priz- must be made of corrugated cardboard tion and/or decorating materials include wax-coated cardboard, glue, paint, markers, resin, epoxy, caulk, sealers, metal, plastic, wood, foil, pipes, foam, floats, tubes, tires, balloons, compressed gas, etc. There are more rules like this on recommended. The application form is
PHOTO BY MIKE CLARY