Just for Fun-raiser to assist almost half century previous parade

The Just for Fun parade has been hitting the San Marcos streets since 1978, and the organizers are internet hosting a Fun-raiser on Friday, March 13 at The Davenport to assist hold the custom alive.

The Fun-raiser will begin at 6 p.m. with music by FOGDART at 7 p.m., TrumpCard at 8 p.m. and Attic Ted at 9 p.m. There will even be a Just for Fun costume contest at 10 p.m., so extraordinarily “fun” apparel is inspired. It’s $5 to enter the competition, $1 to vote and $5 for six votes. Entry into the occasion is donation- primarily based, with attendees deciding the quantity they want to contribute.

Every 12 months on the fourth Saturday in April, locals have taken to the streets within the identify of nothing apart from a good time, usually dressing up in colourful costumes, dancing and having a blast by the San Marcos streets. Ron Aiken, also called Pizza Ron, began the parade within the 70s. Aiken handed away just lately and might be honored on the parade for the numerous years of enjoyable and recollections he dropped at San Marcos.

This 12 months, on April 25, the parade will collect within the parking zone of Industry, 110 E. Martin Luther King Dr., at 10 a.m. Parade begins at 11 a.m. Donations may be despatched through Venmo to @Tanya-Thornhill with a notice that claims, “donations for Just for Fun parade.” For extra data or different methods to donate, e mail ninalindaramos@ gmail.com.