[van-announce] Fool's Day Parade, 30 March - & FOOLISHNESS WEEK proclaimed

[Godfrey Daniels/Commissioner of Fools]

                      Please Announce Far and Wide:

                            The 23rd Annual
                         € Fool's Day Parade €

                          SUNDAY, March 30th
                            at High Noon

                         Meet at the Usual Spot
                    by the AQUATIC CENTRE (1050 Beach)
                          Beneath the Big Tree
                           (Vancouver, B.C.)

                      and Parade down the Seawall
                         with the Carnival Band

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                          This Year's Theme:  
                        *  FOOL OF THE YEAR  *
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               -))))  Come as Your Favorite Fool  ((((-  

                  DETAILS:   www.fools-society.com
                    WRITE:   foolish at fools-society.com
                  JOIN IN:   (604) 444 - MUSE



                 PRESS NOW FOR FAST-ACTING RELEASE:

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     FOOL'S DAY PARADE KICKS OFF PROVINCE-WIDE "FOOLISHNESS WEEK"
              (and Coronation of This Year's King of Fools)
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                     23rd Annual FOOL¹S DAY PARADE
                    Sunday, March 30th at High Noon
               Meets at the Aquatic Centre (1050 Beach)
                        Beneath the Big Tree

The Fool's Day Parade, an annual Vancouver tradition, will be 
a unique display of absurd dress, notions, and behaviour, as well 
as the election for this year's King of Fools, and the public 
is invited to join in the fun, both in or out of costume. 

The parade, featuring floats, stiltwalkers, Human Beings In Silly 
Costumes, and major hoopla, spotlights participants costumed as 
the nominated Fools of the Year.  Among this year¹s nominees are 
Gordon, Curly, and Larry Campbell, Saddam Hussein, Avril Levigne, 
George W. Bush, and Celine Dion.

Nominations were made by a select board under the auspices 
of Vancouver¹s official Fools' Day Committee.  Competition 
for the Foolish Crown is fierce, as hopefuls vie for dominance 
after weeks of preparation for contests in hula hooping, belly 
flopping, tongue twisting and pie throwing. 

Then, on Sunday at precisely 12:02, the Grand Procession will 
be off, frolicking along the Seawall to the soothing strains 
of bagpipes, taiko drummers, and the beloved "Carnival Band².

Finally, at English Bay, the King or Queen of Fools will be chosen 
by the cheers of the crowd in attendance. Their public acclaim 
will dub the winner National Fool of the Year, to reign as King 
or Queen through March 31st, 2004.

Don¹t forget, the Parade is a send-off for Vancouver¹s annual 
³Foolishness Week², proclaimed by Mayor Larry Campbell for April 1st 
to the 8th.   Not to be outdone, Premier Campbell has endorsed 
³Foolishness Week² province-wide!   View the official documents 
at www.fools-society.com.

During this holiday observance, mirth, havoc, and nonsense will reign 
supreme for one entire week. Given such broad 'Foolish License', 
authorities are sure to be on their guard as of April 1st, as 
the whipped cream will be flying thick and fast.

Though the Committee is sworn to secrecy, spokesmodel General Fool gave 
a hint of surprises to come as he quipped, "the only solution in these 
critical times is to respond with swift and utter foolishness".

Remember, the Parade happens rain or shine, on March 30th 
at High Noon - so bring the family, with bells on!


Contact:

Godfrey Daniels, 
Commissioner of Fools

for The Fool¹s Society
foolish at fools-society.com

www.fools-society.com
(604) 444 - MUSE

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