Hey kids, there’s gonna be a parade!

This just in from Kesey Enterprises: the Eugene Celebration Parade will go on!

Eugene Celebration Parade and Evening Concert set for August 23, 2014*

After overwhelming public input and encouragement, Kesey Enterprises is pleased to announce that the 2014 Eugene Celebration Parade will take place on August 23 at 11:00 am. This event is made possible through generous support from Lane Community College, the City of Eugene, and an all volunteer steering committee.

In addition, that evening, the Eugene Celebration, Lane Community College, the City of Eugene and Kesey Enterprises will be presenting a $5.00 concert at the Cuthbert Amphitheater which will feature the Eugene Celebration parade awards as well as performances by Hell’s Belles, Zepparella and Foreverland.

The Eugene Celebration Parade details including entry and volunteer applications as well as the Cuthbert show and artist information will be made available on June 23 at www.eugenecelebration.com and www.thecuthbert.com

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Now the questions are: Where will the Slug Queen coronation take place (we vote there’s an appearance by the “raining” queen and her retinue at the Cuthbert) and will there be an “alternative” Eugene Celebration?

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