PORCINE PARADE KICKS OFF A.V. FAIR; DAYS OF SWINE, ROSES LAUNCHED.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer Oinking at parade participants, 5,000 spectators lined Lancaster Boulevard on Saturday morning to kick off the ``Days of Swine and Roses'' at the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa alfalfa (ălfăl`fə) or lucern (l  sûn`), perennial leguminous plant (Medicago sativa Festival.
The parade serves as the official opening for the fair, which began its 11-day run Friday night at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. at 155 E. Avenue I. ``The community really put a lot of effort into this year's theme (swine and roses),'' said Gary Simpson, parade chairman. ``It's sounds a bit off but it's real decorative.'' Simpson referred to some of the floats, where participants wore pig masks or snouts and oinked at spectators, who oinked back. One float presented by a Lancaster flower shop was named Elvis Pigley and the Pigettes. It featured women dressed in pig snouts walking the parade route surrounding a snout-wearing Elvis impersonator An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley, either as a hobby, a career in entertainment or occasionally for fun. Elvis impersonators can range in ethnic background, size and talent. on top of a float. ``The parade is a wonderful community event,'' said Simpson, with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event. ``It gets everyone excited about the fair.'' The parade got its start on the fairgrounds. As it grew, it was moved out onto city streets to accommodate the larger crowds. This year, the fair attracted 103 entries, including floats created by local businesses, schools and community groups. There were marching bands Noun 1. marching band - a band that marches (as in a parade) and plays music at the same time band - instrumentalists not including string players , equestrian units and antique cars An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organizations worldwide. However, the legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely. . Businessman Ted Eliopulos, who served on the Antelope Valley Fair board for 20 years, was this year's grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. . Eliopulos was raised on a west Lancaster alfalfa farm. Jim Keating of Lancaster attended the fair with his 5-year-old son, Jimmy. ``I like the firetruck,'' Jimmy said, after he saw a red Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County firetruck with flashing lights in the parade. ``I want to be a fireman.'' ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIR AT A GLANCE The Antelope Valley Fair will continue through Sept. 1. Here is information for today. HOURS: Noon to 1 a.m. EVENTS: Horse show, 8 a.m. Gran Tardeada, 7:30 p.m. CONTESTS: Alfalfa maze, 3, 6 p.m. Chocolate baking, 6:30 p.m. CONTINUING: Carnival rides; farm animals; flower exhibits; handicraft handicraft: see arts and crafts. displays; photo exhibit; pig, duck, emu and goat races; petting zoo. WHERE: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 155 E. Ave. I. ADMISSION: General admission, $5; children 6-15 and seniors 55 and over, $3; children under 6 and uniformed military personnel, free. PARKING: $2. INFORMATION: Call (805) 948-6060. SOURCE: Antelope Valley Fair CAPTION(S): 3 Photos, Box Photo: (1--ran in AV edition only--color) The Antelope Valley District High School Band performs for the throngs lining Lancaster Boulevard to watch the parade Saturday. (2--color in AV only) The award-winning Sheriff's Department float cruises Lancaster Boulevard during Saturday's ``Days of Swine and Roses'' parade to kick off the Antelope Valley Fair. (3--ran in AV edition only--color) Joseph Massey, 2, takes a drink while watching the A.V. Fair Parade with his aunt, Rose Yates, left, and his mom, Faith Massey, right. Box: ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIR AT A GLANCE (see text) |
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