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CANYON LAKE’S NEWSPAPER • MAY 4, 2018
Homeowners reminded to mail Canyon Lake teen Street Carts of CL
accepted to Military to host community
in ballots Pg. A3 Academy Pg. A8 fundraiser Pg. A11
Who's ready for a parade?
BY DONNA RITCHIE After the parade, head to the lodge and drink specials and have a bar set Since there will be no parking on
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER grounds, where there will be activi- up outside. Canyon Club Drive and Lighthouse
Canyon Lake’s Fiesta Day has ties and entertainment that include The Fiesta Day Committee invites Drive, there will be complimentary
been the opening event for the sum- vendors, food court, face painters residents, clubs, organizations, busi- shuttle service going up and down on
mer for more than 40 years. This and balloon artists, reptile zoo, live nesses and performance groups to Canyon Club Drive and Lighthouse
beloved tradition takes place on the music, performances by JDI danc- participate in the parade. The “Best Drive from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Desig-
Saturday before Memorial Day. It’s ers, vintage VW bus photo booth and Float” entry will receive $100. Only nated handicap parking spots will be
considered the granddaddy of all more. pre-registered parade entries will be available at the Holiday Harbor park-
Canyon Lake events, drawing more The Show Cal Skiers, California’s permitted in the parade. All applica- ing lot along with a wheelchair ac-
than 5,000 people annually. first and only show ski club, will per- tions and waivers must be turned in cessible shuttle bus.
This year’s theme, “Cheers to 50 form a ski show on the main lake. by May 15 in order to participate. Residents will want to plan ahead
Years,” celebrates the Canyon Lake The Trip, a high energy cover rock The Fiesta Day Committee would for street closures on the morning of
Property Owners Association’s 50th band, will perform hits of the 60s, like to remind residents that there is the parade, especially if they are ex-
anniversary. 70s and 80s. a new parade route this year due to pecting guests. Canyon Lake Drive
Fiesta Day begins with families Canyon Lake’s Elinor Martin will safety regulations mandated by CAL-
and friends lining the parade route have a display on the history of Can- FIRE. The new route will begin at North from Village Way Drive to
as dignitaries, clubs, organizations yon Lake. Elinor’s family, the Evans Mayflower Drive and Canyon Lake Clearwater Drive and Canyon Club
and businesses parade past on every- family, leased the concession from Drive North at approximately 9 a.m. Drive and Lighthouse Drive will
thing from convertibles and bicycles the Temescal Water Company from The parade will make its way down close for the parade at 8:30 a.m.
to golf carts and towed boats and 1937 to 1968 when the lake and land Canyon Lake Drive North and turn There will be no exceptions after
trailers. Parade participants throwing were turned into a private commu- right onto Vacation Drive. The pa- street closure, police and Commu-
candy to spectators is a Fiesta Day nity. rade announcements will take place nity Patrol will stop all traffic.
tradition, so kids will want to bring New this year, a 250 feet zip line at at this intersection. From Vacation For more information about Fiesta
a bag for collecting the candy as it’s Sunset Beach. Drive, the parade will make its way Day, visit Canyon Lake’s Fiesta Day
thrown from passing vehicles. The lodge will be offering food to its end point, Lighthouse Drive. website at canyonlakefiestaday.org.
PHOTO BY MIKE CLARY