We would like to invite you to attend and participate in our 3rd Annual Parade of Ancestors. This event will be held on March 29, 2014 starting at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..
Calhoun County and area is very rich in natural resources, historical happenings, industry and most of all the various cultures that are so much part of this community.
Come, promenade thru downtown in costumes of ancestral, adopted heritage, or favorite historical character. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at 100 South Ann St and Main Street in “Olde” Down town Main Street, Port Lavaca, Texas and ends at Commerce Street. This is a non vehicular parade and the streets will be closed off to thru motor traffic.
Ethnic Food, Music and Dance Performances, historical presentations, downtown shopping in the local stores, cultural food vendors, and hand crafted items will be available for your enjoyment.
Booth space will be available on completed first come first serve for a fee of $25.00. The booth space will be 10’ x 10’. After March 4, 2014, the fee will be $50.00 per booth space. Electricity will be limited, so if you have a generator, please bring for your use. Vendors will be responsible for providing your own tents (covers), tables, and conform to the county food inspection regulations. We will work with you in spot selection, but after March 14, spots will be assigned upon availability.
We will limit the number of same kind of ethnic vendor foods. We do not want multiple duplications of same food sold by various vendors. The craft booths will be crafted items, not items that have been purchased for resale. A picture of your crafted items will accompany your application form.
If you would like application forms, or if you have any questions, please call or look us up on internet Calhoun County Cultures and Cuisines.
Betty Hicks
(361) 552-2248
Rose Ellen Pena
(361) 652-0410
The Calhoun County Cultures and Cuisines is a committee under the non-profit organization of Port Lavaca Main Street Inc.
Mission Statement: The Calhoun County Cultures and Cuisines serves as a catalyst to promote vitality and excellence of community events; focus of historical Port Lavaca and Calhoun County with its numerous diversified cultures.
A proclamation was made of public record signed by the county judge and the mayor of Port Lavaca; the organization would continue the Parade of Ancestors with the diversified ethnic presentations.
It proved to be so successful that the CCCC committee is striving to highlight the various ethnic cultures with various types of entertainment in the monthly summer series. The series have been free to attend, with provided entertainment for the enjoyment of all ages.
March 29, 2014 will be the third Annual Parade of Ancestors and we are asking for your continued support in promoting and providing information to our youth, visitors and citizens of the various cultures. Music, Gospel singers, various ethnic dances, ethnic foods, crafts and arts will be available for everyone’s enjoyment.
The Cultures and Cuisines Committee is asking for your assistance in honoring the diversified fifteen (15) plus ethnic groups found in this county that has ties throughout Texas and the Golden Crescent area and have played such an important part in history in the various communities. Your sponsorship and support will be highlighted in all the advertising as follows:
Event Sponsor $1000 Silver Sponsor $ 250 Platinum Sponsor $ 700
Friend of Ancestors $ 100 Gold Sponsor $ 500 New Comers $ ____
Sponsorships may be made to the Calhoun County Cultures and Cuisines, P. O. Box 475, 1904 Shofner Dr., Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. For reference purposes, the 501C – 3 number is 74-2520002.
We have had a busy time, but the efforts are rewarding when more and more individuals, especially young people are taking time to learn about their “roots” and taking pride in their heritage.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please call.
