Preparations are ongoing at the Turnkey-Koblerville Community Association, as it vowed to make New Year\u2019s Eve a colorful celebration for its residents through its annual \u201cSanta\u2019s Parade and Fireworks Display.\u201d<\/p>\n
Association leader Jack Muna said the event would live up to the spirit of giving during the Yuletide season, with group members busy preparing gifts for fellow Turnkey residents who have disabilities.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 31, the parade will kickoff at the Muna\u2019s residence at No. 521 Ahu Drive around 8:30pm and will proceed to As Gonno Road and Atmayas Street, and will end back at the Ahu Drive.<\/p>\n
The Marching Band and the Chinese Lion Dancers will make the event even more festive, said Muna. \u201cIn addition, parade participants with their vehicles will have the opportunity to compete in the parade contest for best Christmas and New Year\u2019s presentation. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the parade, Santa and his reindeer sleigh will be ringing bells and tossing candies to everyone along the road. For families living at the loop area, you are advised to move to the main road to get a better view of Santa Claus who would be giving away candies,\u201d said Muna.<\/p>\n
A 45-minute fireworks display will greet the New Year beginning 12 midnight.<\/p>\n
Muna and his wife Cathy started the event on Dec. 31, 1999, which has now become an annual tradition in Turnkey. In 2003, some 100 stockings full of goodies were given to children.<\/p>\n
Muna disclosed that they finance the event with their personal money and donations from their friends and local businesses. This year, Muna expects the event to become even bigger, with the creation of the residents\u2019 association.<\/p>\n
Muna urged Turnkey residents who have family members with disabilities to contact him at 287-7862, or Cathy at 288-9135, so that Santa Claus could personally deliver gifts to those residents. Muna assured that any information provided to them about the persons with disabilities would be kept confidential.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are confident that this year\u2019s parade will be bigger and better, and will bring lots of excitement, joy and happiness to everyone,\u201d Muna said. \u201cWe care about our community, and we will continue to share the holiday spirit, bring more holiday cheers, happiness, and promote peace.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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