San Clemente's Red Ribbon Parade Coming Up

From the city of San Clemente:

The community is invited to show support for local youth as they parade along Avenida del Mar 4:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20.

San Clemente youth, schools, teachers, parents, principals, Boys and Girls Club and others will march in unity, taking a stand against substance abuse in celebration of Red Ribbon Week.

The parade lineup is at 3:30 p.m. behind Baskin Robbins.

“The Sky is the Limit, Be Yourself, Be Drug Free!” is this year’s campaign message, as youth are encouraged to demonstrate their personal commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The campaign runs from Oct. 20-26. A ceremony and awards program at the Community Center Auditorium will follow the parade.

Last year about 500 children and parents attended, while the San Clemente High School dance team and cheerleaders performed.

Crime Prevention Specialist Janet Dunford will also present awards as part of the various contests for Red Ribbon.

Sponsors of Red Ribbon Week include:

• The City of San Clemente and San Clemente Police Services
• Downtown Business Association
• San Clemente Exchange Club
• Capistrano Unified School District,
• The San Clemente Family of PTAs.

Local sponsors include San Clemente 7 Eleven stores which will provide free Slurpees for kids with Red Ribbon wristbands. Also, Selma’s Pizzeria in San Clemente will provide a free spaghetti dinner during Red Ribbon week from Oct. 20-24 to children when dining in the restaurant with their parents.

PHOTO Patch photo credit: Penny Arévalo.

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