MOORPARK'S SET FOR ANNUAL COUNTRY DAYS.Byline: Krystn Shrieve Staff Writer MOORPARK - The birthday celebration begun in June, when the city hit its 100th year, will continue today during Moorpark Country Days, with nearly 5,000 people expected for the parade and carnival. ``This brings back the nostalgia of old-fashioned fun and games "Fun and Games" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 30 March, 1964, during the first season. Opening narration ,'' said Rebekah Evans, chief executive officer at the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. ``We'll have homemade home·made adj. 1. Made or prepared in the home: homemade pie. 2. Made by oneself. 3. Crudely or simply made. Adj. 1. floats, horse-drawn carriages, jugglers and a pie-eating contest. ``The street will be filled with 'Happy Birthday' balloons and the Rotary (Club's) float is a great big birthday cake.'' Sponsored by the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, the 21st annual Country Days celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m., when five high school bands and more than 80 floats and other entries will converge on the city's historic High Street for the parade. The fun will continue at 3 p.m. with entertainment, carnival games
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COUNTRY DAYS FACTS The 21st annual Country Days in Moorpark, and the city's continued celebration of the city's centennial, includes: --A 9:30 a.m. parade down High Street --Entertainment, carnival games, pony rides, booths, exhibitors and food vendors starting at 3 p.m. --Admission is free. CAPTION(S): box Box: Country Days Facts (see text) |
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