Get ready for the City of Fresno's 80TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE!

This year's parade will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 10:00am in downtown Fresno. Showcase your corporation, business, marching band, civic group, church, cheer squad, prized animal, or individual special talent by creating a float, decorating a car, truck or bike. The City will celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2010 and we are looking for unique entries that celebrate Fresno's history*! See your float broadcast live on TV by our partner, KSEE24! Enter one of the five divisions listed below by Wednesday, November 25, 2009 no later than 4:00pm :

1. Christmas Stories & Nursery Rhymes
2. Valley Traditions & International Cultures*
3. Television, Movies & Disney
4. Sports, Pets & Wheels
5. Music & Christmas Carols

Parade application, map and rules can be found here:
http://www.fresno.gov/News/WhatsHappening/ChristmasParade.htm
For more info call 621-6720 or email Heidi.Bazan@fresno.gov

CALLING ALL MASCOTS:
All mascots are invited to walk in the parade for FREE! Plus, get the loudest cheering from the crowd as you pass the judges stand and win the Fan Favorite Award! Register your mascot by calling 621-2925 or via email Samantha.Salomon@fresno.gov by December 1, 2009.

Department Activity Bulletin
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It's now even easier to take advantage of the many beautiful facilities and excellent services provided by the Fresno PARCS Department! That's right, Thanks to a grant from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Fresno PARCS now offers on-line access to reserve park facilities or register for PARCS activities. Just click here,

and begin shopping!

About PARCS:
PARCS strives to enrich the lives of Fresno citizens by investing in park and open space development for recreation opportunities, and by providing diverse opportunities for human development and social interaction. We provide recreation programs, encompassing all age groups from preschool to seniors. We maintain and operate three regional parks; community and neighborhood parks throughout Fresno; pocket parks and regional trails; public grounds in Downtown Fresno, including Fulton and Mariposa malls; and operate the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. We are active in the development of new green space and rehabilitation of existing facilities, which improves recreational opportunities and enhances economic growth by attracting businesses and improving real estate value.

In 2008, the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) proudly promoted Fresno PARCS as a solution to provide hope & direction in the community. Randy Cooper shares PARCS vision, click on video to watch.

Quick links:

Parks Division

- Woodward Regional Park
- Roeding Regional Park
- Regional Sports Complex
- Camp Fresno and Camp Fresno Jr.

Or visit the Park Detail pages to see list of all City of Fresno parks.

Recreation Division

- Mobile Fitness Vehicle

After School Recreation Division
- Standard Program
- Collaborative Program
- Specialized Programs
- Adults Sports
- Youth Sports
- Aquatics
- Action Sports

Community Services Division

- Community Science Program
- Fresno Connect Technology Labs
- Fresno BEST
- Senior Program
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Volunteer Program
- Fresno United Neighborhoods (FUN)