San Jose Holiday Parade e Newsletter Breaking Parade News

San Jose Holiday Parade e-Newsletter Breaking Parade News INSIDE FALL 2007 ISSUE Message from the Executive Director P 2 arade viewers “Imagine.Discover. Experience.” the largest holiday celebration ever seen in Downtown San José at the 2007 San Jose Holiday Parade. Experience an unparalleled performance The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil is set to captivate you with an exotic and mystical parade opening number. The performance promises to give viewers a look into Cirque’s much anticipated show Kooza, performing in the Bay Area November 16 February 17 (for ticket information visit http://www.cirquedusoleil. com). In this never-before-seen opportunity, an entire act from Kooza will unfold before your eyes on Market Street! Cast members will perform a spectacular combination of strength, acrobatics and artistic movement on a unicycle that is kept in constant motion. What could possibly be a better way to start the parade than with the dazzling talents of the most celebrated circus company in the world?! 3 5 7 Introducing Monét Parade Route Map & Road Closures Golf Tournament Recap 4 created in his honor. This beloved character is a comic icon, television legend and silver screen star. This year, the parade’s leading man is none other than Mickey Mouse of Disneyland Resorts! Catch his attention as he makes his way through the parade or visit him afterward for a special appearance at Paradefest at Christmas in the Park. Either way, don’t miss your chance to get a glimpse because this star makes appearances only in the nation’s top events! Discover Up-and-Coming entertainment . . . In a very special stop performance, Raggs from the new PBS children’s television show, “Raggs” will perform. The show first aired in the United States this past summer, though has aired in several other countries since early 2006. The band has also performed over 2,000 live concerts on four continents since 2002. On parade weekend, in addition to appearing at the parade, Raggs will also have their first-ever concert in San José. In addition to these highlights, there is plenty more lined up for all to enjoy with appearances by NBC’s prime time star, Reed Diamond, who co-stars in the new San Francisco-based show, Journeyman; up-and-coming Disney Channel performer Monét Monico, who will debut a new song written specifically for her appearance in the parade; and much, MUCH more. Holiday Photo Contest 6 8 Directory Advisory Board Parade Production Team Snowball Alley Imagine being greeted by a world San Jose Holiday Parade famous celebrity 200 East Santa Clara Street . . . and now believe it! The official 2007 9th Floor Parade Grand Marshal is one of the San José, CA 95113 most recognizable figures in the world. 408.793.4170 Loved by children and adults alike, he fax 408.292.6435 has a collection of Academy Awards, www.sanjoseholidayparade.com a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and an empire of endless paraphernalia Message from the Executive Director elcome to the third edition of the 2007 Parade Post -- the final newsletter leading up to the weekend of the 2007 San Jose Holiday Parade! We are a month from show time – or as the countdown clock in our office says – “30 Days – 20 Hours – 48 Minutes – 53 Seconds.” Yes, it is fast approaching, and there are many new exciting parade announcements to be shared throughout the pages of this newsletter including the revealing of our 2007 Parade Grand Marshal, select performing units and other celebrity guests and entertainment. In addition, you can also find the names of the top bands in the area competing this year in the Wells Fargo Battle of the Bands competition. In this newsletter you can also find information on our other parade-related events going on before and after the parade, including Mrs. Claus’ Breakfast Nook (see top of page three), which you can still purchase tickets for, but hurry because seats are going fast! When you finish reading the newsletter, be sure to W check out our Web Site at sanjoseholidayparade.com for more exciting news and updates. We are thrilled with the plans for the 2007 parade, and we hope that each of you are excited to come to Downtown San José and help celebrate the holiday parade weekend with your own families. Finally, remember to circle Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. on your calendars and IMAGINE the largest holiday celebration ever seen in Downtown San José, DISCOVER the new talent and entertainment we’ve recruited locally and throughout the United States, and get ready to EXPERIENCE the overall thrill of the 2007 San Jose Holiday Parade! See you at the parade! 52…..51…..50…..49…… Sincerely, Ed Bautista Executive Director San Jose Holiday Parade Christmas in the Park Friday, November 23, 2007 6:00 p.m. @ Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park Christmas in the Park Exhibit open November, 23 through January 1, 2008 Daily - 9:00 a.m. to Midnight Opening Ceremony and Tree Lighting For more information, visit www.christmasinthepark.com. The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 2 Sunday, December 2, 2007 The Tech Museum 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Enjoy breakfast with Mrs. Claus and other characters from the parade. - Watch the parade from exclusive bleacher seating. - Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. - Table reservations are also available. $15 per child (3-12 years old) $20 per adult To purchase tickets, call 408.793.4170. Introducing Monét Ready to Rock San Jose very year, thousands of spectators flock to downtown San José and Christmas in the Park to be entertained during the San Jose Holiday Parade. Each year also brings new, up-andcoming stars who dazzle the crowd during the stop performances. This year, guests will hear Monét singing her holiday song she espeially wrote for the parade on Sunday, December 2, 2007 in the TV area. Monét has been a singer/musician/actress for as long as she can remember. Growing up in Los Angeles with her parents, her home was always flooded with music and the arts, making singing and acting as natural as walking and talking. She wrote her first song at age nine, and landed starring roles in musicals like Grease, Hello Dolly and the Music Man. She quickly acquired notice from top music supervisors and program directors who have featured her on hit shows such as “The Bernie Mac Show” and “Zoey 101”. When the producers of “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” saw her open for Jesse McCartney, they immediately booked her to play Cody’s “rock star crush” on the episode “what the Hey.” The story line revolves around Zack and Cody skipping school and becoming a part of Monét’s video shoot. The episode used a song she wrote called “2 of them”and turned it into a video for the show. The episode wowed America and it earned her the “Young Artist Award.” It remains one of the highest rated episodes to date. E Monét has played to sold out audiences at Los Angles hot spots like The Whisky, The Roxy and the Key Club. Reviews from the Los Angeles Times and New Music weekly have raved “Monét will give Avril and Britney a run for their money,” and “New rock sensation Monét rocked the Roxy.” She is sponsored by Daisy Rock Guitars and walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards this year. Now she is ready to get acquainted with San Jose and the introduction is sure to be a sweet one. Brittany Cereghino, the singer’s manager, said “Monét is very excited to be part of the San Jose Holiday Parade. Once she found out, Monét flew out to Florida to write and record a holiday song that will debut at the San Jose Holiday Parade.” Monét will also perform at the other parade events this year including he 8th Annual Inflation Celebration, a sneak preview of the San Jose Holiday Parade, on Saturday, December 1, and at PardeFest @ Christmas in the Park on Sunday, immediately following the parade. Through infectious rock melodies and insightful lyrics, Monét expresses the everyday happenings of her generation. Her musical influence ranges from Led Zeppelin to Gwen Stefani, creating a contemporary edge combined with pure vintage rock. Monét brings it full circle with her combined raw talent, drive and genuine values. She is poised to take the world by storm with a sound that is all her own. This breakout artist appears to have a bright future ahead of her and the San Jose Holiday Parade is delighted to help her continue on the road to stardom. The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 3 Parade Route Bus Stop 02 2007 DEC PARADE ROUTE STREET CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, December 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Parade Route: Starts at Santa Clara at Route 87, south on Market Street, ends at Market/San Carlos (Adjacent streets in a one-block radius will be closed during the same time). 1. Santa Clara Street between Cahill and First Streets 2. Market Street between St. John and San Carlos Streets 3. Westbound lanes of San Carlos Street between First Street and Almaden Blvd. 4. First Street between San Carlos and San Fernando Streets. 5. Park Avenue between Market Street and Almaden Blvd. 6. Northbound Hwy. 87, Santa Clara exit San Jose Holiday Parade Ride VTA to the San Jose Holiday Parade sanjoseholidayparade.com The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 4 Golf Tournament Recap T he sixth annual “Tee” for Toys Golf Tournament at Los Lagos Golf Course on August 24, 2007 was yet again a successful event for the San Jose Holiday Parade and the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. More than 110 golfers participated, enjoying the beautiful, sunny day filled with games, silent auctions, golf contests and a delicious dinner. This event was a tremendous success with the support of our amazing volunteers, staff, and awesome sponsors which include California Waste Solutions, Drug-Free Marshals, The San Jose Mercury News, Yellow Checker Cab Company, Inc., PW Markets, PennySaver, Kim’s Embroidery, Lima Family Mortuaries, Smoke Tiki Lounge, Sierra Nevada/ Bottomley Distributers, Southwest Airlines, NBC11, Capitol BuickPontiac-GMC, Costco, Peggy Sues, Jeff’s Big Dogs Association, Hilton San José, and LoMonaco and Company. Most importantly, golfers also showed their goodwill by bringing unwrapped toys and donating funds to benefit the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. This program, brings holiday cheer to less fortunate children during the holiday season. The tournament also raises the funds necessary to bring the United States Marine Corps Band to the San Jose Holiday Parade and to perform in the Toys For Tots Winter Concert at ParadeFest@Christmas in the Park. The Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band, located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, has an extensive history of tours, performances, and of course, service, going all the way back to World War II. Members of the band are all combat trained Marines and masters of their musical instruments. Make sure you catch the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band marching in the parade on the morning of December 2, 2007 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and playing on stage at ParadeFest@Christmas in the Park at 6:00 p.m. our rade ! t m i s se xc i t i ng p a e ve n t s n’ Do December 1, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come get a sneak preview of this year’s parade at Inflation Celebration with giant helium balloons, beautifully decorated floats, music and dance performances. December 2, 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Start off your morning with a character breakfast featuring Mrs. Claus and other parade characters at Mrs. Claus’ Don’t accept Breakfast Nook. imitations. 3rd Annual Santa “Claws” Crab Feed A fundraiser benefiting the San Jose Holiday Parade December 2, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The fun doesn’t stop after the parade! Join us at ParadeFest@Christmas in the Park for the presentation of the Wells Fargo Battle of the Bands Awards, live entertainment, free health screenings and exclusive meet and greets with special VIP guests from the parade. Saturday, February 23, 2008 Camden Community Center 3369 Union Ave. 6:00 pm. - 10:00 p.m. Get crackin’! For more information, contact Edwin Cortez at 408.793.4170. The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 5 Holiday Photo Contest Say “CHEESE” and Win a Trip to Disneyland T he San Jose Holiday Parade, NBC11, Southwest Airlines and Disneyland Resorts are teaming up to bring a family of four to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim with a new Holiday Fun promotion. Snap your favorite pictures at the San Jose Holiday Parade, Christmas in the Park or another fun holiday location and send it in to NBC11veeker.com. After the Holiday Season, a lucky family of four will be awarded round-trip airfare, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, to Disneyland Resorts, ground transportation, park hopper passes and two nights and three days accommodations at the Disneyland Resort. Final details on this fun and exciting Holiday program are still being worked out, so keep on checking the NB11.com and sanjoseholidayparade.com Web sites for more information. Say Chee se! A special thank you to this year’s parade sponsors: I WANT YOU Recycling Specialists KT E H YC/YCSJ/DDD/AD/56605-01/Q ADVERTISING for the www.sanjoseholidayparade.com/volunteers.htm The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 6 ENLIST NOW BY APPLYING ONLINE AT SAN JOSE HOLIDAY PARADE Bands Participating in the 2007 Wells Fargo Battle of the Bands High School Division I Milpitas High School Marching Band Evergreen Valley High School Marching Band Vallejo High School Proud Heritage Band & Color Gaurd Santa Clara High School Bruin Marching Band Lynbrook High School Marching Band Fremont High School Oak Grove High School Marching Band & Color Guard Leigh High School Marching Band Independence High School 76 Calvary Marching Band & Color Guard Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band High School Division II The King’s Academy Del Mar High School Madera South High School Cupertino High School Sobrato “Swing” Marching Band Approx. 1.25” x 1.25” Jr. High/Middle School Rancho-Maze Middle School Band Ida Price Middle School Marching Band Dartmouth Middle School J.W. Fair Middle School Band San Jose Holiday Parade Advisory Board and Production Team Advisory Board Joe Cardinalli Christina Carrier Linda Carrier Wendy Collins JoAnn Cymanski Marilyn Abad Dan Fenton Mike Fiamingo Capt. Andy Galea Lance Lew Gus Lima Robert Martinez Jim Monroe Eddie Owen Holly Perez Dina Ardizzone Production Team Ed Bautista, CFEE, Executive Director Edwin Cortez, Parade Coordinator Briana Villanueva, Sponsorship Coordinator Jesse Maldonado, Logistics Coordinator Adriane Mertens, Communications Coordinator Brian Clampitt, Graphics Coordinator Melissa Ojeda, Mrs. Claus’ Breakfast Nook Coordinator Athena Ramirez, Associate Parade Coordinator Melina Iglesias, Staging Coordinator Demetria Machado, Production Coordinator Tiffany Parcasio, ParadeFest Coordinator Nicole Morrison, Inflation Celebration Coordinator Executive Producer CMC Marketing Bank of the West NBC11 Christmas in the Park, Inc. First Parade Director, 1981 Team San José Christmas in the Park, Inc. San Jose Police Dept. NBC11 Lima Family Erickson, Christmas in the Park, Inc. San Jose Mercury News NBC11 Christmas in the Park, Inc. Intuit Hilton San Jose & Towers The 2007 Parade Post Managing Editor Ed Bautista Editor Adriane Mertens e-newsletter Contributing Writers Ed Bautista, Adriane Mertens, Nicole Morrison, Edwin Cortez and Tiffany Parcasio Art and Production TIffany Parcasio and Brian Clampitt All SJHP Photos appear courtesy Andrew Rafkind, Pablo Balancio, Kara Capaldo Kim Tamashiro and Melissa Ojeda The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 7 Don’t Forget! “IMAGINE.DISCOVER.EXPERIENCE.” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, December 1 Inflation Celebration: 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2 Mrs. Claus’ Breakfast Nook: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. SAN JOSE HOLIDAY PARADE: 8:30 -11:00 a.m. ParadeFest@Christmas in the Park: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. SAN JOSE HOLIDAY PARADE CAPTAIN TRAININGS Wednesday, November 7 Volunteer Training: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 Captain & All-Volunteer Meeting: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Sn w a o b ll Ale ly W Enjoy a Classic Recipe for the Holidays It seems like every generation has a memory of Rice Krispies® Treats from sometime in their youth. This treat was introduced in 1939 and has had a faithful following ever since. This year, enjoy the classic recipe once again with your children or grandchildren just as when you were growing up. Once the basic recipe is made, Prep time is about 30 minutes with cooling time included. Serves 12. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 (10 oz.) package regular marshmallows 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies® Directions: 1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Add a few drops of green food coloring, spread out on wax paper or marble slab in a circular ring to make a green wreath and let it cool. 4. Once cool, place some cinnamon heart candies on the wreath for berries. Best if served the same day. Microwave Directions: In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 - 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. For best results, use real butter. Store no more than two days in airtight container. For more recipe ideas visit: www.ricekrispies.com H ' y uw ll so f c o s ff . ittin o itha rtso o l tu ho said you should only think of the holidays for a few short months of the year? Well, we at Snowball Alley believe you have the right to celebrate the holidays every month of the year. That being said, Snowball Alley pledges to hit you with all sorts of cool stuff…all year-round! From recipes to relaxation to getaways to gifts, Snowball Alley will share some festive ideas and activities that remind us of our favorite time of the year. We hope you enjoy what we bring to you! If you have a special holiday activity, a few fun facts or a rousing recipe you’d like to share with Snowball Alley, don’t be shy. We’d love to hear from you and possibly publish it in our next edition. It might even help you get on the Big Guy’s Nice List! The Parade Post FALL 2007 Page 8