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The 28th Annual Decatur Celebration WHAT:

When: Thursday, Aug. 1 .............4 pm to 11 pm 93.1 The Party’s Carnival Preview $18 all you can ride Thursday, Aug. 1....7 p.m.(doors open at 6 p.m.) Illinois Lottery Celebration Kick Off Concert featuring Here Come the Mummies Friday, Aug. 2 ...................5 pm to 11 pm Saturday, Aug. 3............11 am to 11 pm 10 a.m. Tate & Lyle and WAND-TV’s Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade Sunday, Aug. 4 ..........11 am to 9:30 pm Board of Directors: Eric Pries, President Chris Phillips, Vice President Debbie Seitz, Secretary Cathy Mansur, Treasurer Steve Furrow, Immediate Past President Frank Ferracane Jim Hoback III Greg Spain Amber Kaylor T.J. Jackson Staff: Lori Sturgill Producer/Director Ashley Earnest Event Manager Ashley Bujack-Kater Office Manager Darrah Hulva Event Assistant Annie Locke Event Assistant Admission: All stage shows and street entertainment are FREE. Country Financial Band Together Wristbands $6 at festival (or 2 for $10); $5 in advance. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT = NO SERVICE NO PETS, NO BIKES, NO SKATES, NO COOLERS or OUTSIDE ALCOHOL For questions regarding the content of this publication, contact the Decatur Celebration office. Decatur Celebration 160 E. Main St, Suite 200 Decatur, IL 62523 217.423.4222 217.423.4271 fax www.decaturcelebration.com havefun@decaturcelebration.com

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The Decatur Celebration phone number will be operational and staffed during festival hours, and the offices will operate out of the Decatur Civic Center.

Events/Exhibits ...............................7 Map .................................................8 What’s New ...................................10 Accessible Services ......................11 Public Transportation ....................11 Visitor Services .............................11 Chairpersons .................................11 Kids Block .....................................12 Stage Schedule .............................13 Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade ..14 Grand Marshalls ............................14 New Foods.....................................15

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Decatur Celebration will offer three booths where attendees can purchase wristbands and beverage tickets using their Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit or debit cards. Booth Location North & Water

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One of the most popular additions to last year’s Decatur Celebration proved to be the first-ever Heinkel’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Large crowds gathered in the center of William St. to see competitors, packed on the Spotlight Stage, devour as many Heinkel wieners as they could in 10 minutes. The contestants battled near 100-degree temperatures to crown a winner, John Palmgren of Peoria, who ate 14 wieners in the allotted time to win the $500 first prize. Several others were overcome by the heat and experienced what competitive eaters refer to as onstage “reversals of fortune.” Still, fourthgeneration meatpacker Wes Heinkel called the contest a great success. “It was successful beyond what I anticipated, honestly,” he said. “I knew it had potential, but you want to keep your expectations conservative. We were jumping into the unknown, not knowing if anybody was going to care. Now, the sky is the limit with it, I think.”

That definitely seems to be the case for the competition at the 2013 Decatur Celebration. Acknowledging the fact that the former stage was too small to hold all

the competitors, the contest has been moved to the larger Funfest Stage outside the Decatur Public Library. There is also room for a much larger crowd to take in the two contests. The first will again feature local media celebrity competitors, and the second is the “semi-pro” contest for cash and prize packages. “The stage held us back last year; it was always my intention to have all the finalists go at once,” Heinkel said. “This year that will be fixed. I also think I will have an opportunity to surprise people with a guest visitor for the celebrity contest, but I’m playing that one pretty close to the chest.”

The preliminary eat-off has already been conducted, with Chicagoan Frank Watt leading the new pack of 10 eaters with a total of 16 wieners, two more than last year’s champion. Wes Heinkel sees it all as part of his continued attempt to reintroduce the brand to a younger generation of Decatur residents.

“The reality is, we weren’t really in the wiener business in Decatur before, and that changed the game,” he said. “Now if you go to a Kroger or a County Market in a 90-mile radius, you’re going to find them. That was a big deal for us.”

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Good Vibrations As tradition has it, each year the festival is planned around a new and unique theme. The 2013 Decatur Celebration theme,“Good Vibrations,” hints at Decatur Celebration as a “staycation”or weekend getaway destination and is reminiscent of watching the sunset on a beachfront promenade complete with carnival

If showing your support for 10 stages of FREE entertainment wasn’t reason enough, now each Country Financial Band Together Wristband offers a chance to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes.

How does it work? Each wristband has a numbered detachable stub. Turn that stub in at one of the three drawing barrels and wait for your number to be called! • Friday, August 2 at 7:00 pm Goodtimes Stage

rides and concerts. The stage is set for success once again with a well-rounded and highly energized lineup of national, regional, and local music artists as well as new and traditional festival features.

• Saturday, August 3 at 6:45 pm Funfest Stage • Sunday, August 4 at 8:00 pm Show Stage

Weekend wristbands are $5 in advance and $6 or 2 for $10 at the festival. Must be 18 or older to participate in drawing. Winner must show wristband as proof. Wristband drawing prizes must be claimed by August 16, 2013.

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Entertainment Schedule Friday

Opening Ceremonies Show Stage – 6:00 pm Heartache Tonight A Tribute to the Eagles Funfest Stage – 6:15 pm | 10:00 pm ‘90s Dance Club Music Diva, CeCe Peniston Funfest Stage – 7:15 pm | 9:00 pm Country Financial Band Together Wristband $1,000 Drawing Goodtimes Stage – 7:00 pm Emerging Country Star, Tyler Farr Goodtimes Stage – 7:15 pm | 9:00 pm St. Louis based Worship / Rock Band, The Great Romance Christian Stage – 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm Indie Rock, Green Tea Back Lot Stage – 6:00 pm

Best of ‘70s, ’80s, ‘90s & Today, Rock of Ages Local Party Stage – 6:00 pm|8:15 pm|10:00 pm

Comedy Hypnotist Dan Lornitis Central Park Stage – 5:45 pm | 7:45 pm

Dove Award Winners, Building 429 Christian Stage – 6:45 pm | 8:30 pm

Saturday

Soulful Blues with Blues Expressions Cabaret Stage – 12:30 pm|2:30 pm|4:30 pm

Indie Rock, O3 Back Lot Stage – 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm

18 Year Old Blues Guitar Phenomenon, Matthew Curry and the Fury Cabaret Stage – 9:00 pm

Americana “Indie” Rock, Matt Carter Band Back Lot Stage – 5:45 pm | 8:00 pm

Double Platinum ‘70s Rock Band, Foghat Shows Stage – 7:45 pm | 9:45 pm Heinkel’s Packing Co. Hot Dog Eating Competition Finals Funfest Stage – 3:00 pm

Indie Folk Singer Songwriter, Kristen Nelson North Street Stage – 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm

Country Financial Band Together Wristband $1,000 Drawing Funfest Stage – 6:45 pm

'60s, '70s & '80s Rock, Soul Purpose North Street Stage – 5:15 pm|7:15 pm|9:00 pm

Grammy Award Winning Platinum Hip Hop Trio, Naughty by Nature Funfest Stage – 7:00 pm | 8:45 pm

Indie Alternative Rock, Good Safari Local Party Stage – 12:00 pm | 1:30 pm

Emerging Country Music Artist, Eric Burgett Band Goodtimes Stage – 4:00 pm | 7:45 pm

Alternative Rock Cover Band, Escaping Neverland Local Party Stage – 5:45 pm|7:45 pm|9:45 pm

Texas Dirt Road Country, Kevin Fowler Goodtimes Stage – 5:15 pm | 9:00 pm

Sunday

Top 10 American Idol Finalist, Casey Abrams Back Lot Stage – 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm

Christian Rock, Day 40 Christian Stage – 12:30 pm | 2:30 pm

Quadruple Platinum ’90s Alternative Rock Band, Blind Melon Show Stage – 6:00 pm

Jazz & Fusion, Micheal Scherer Central Park Stage – 6:00 pm | 8:15 pm

Christian Duo, for KING & COUNTRY Christian Stage – 6:45 pm | 10:00 pm

Country Financial Band Together Wristband $1,000 Drawing Show Stage – 8:00 pm

Smooth Acapella, The Second Edition Central Park Stage – 10:15 pm

Indie Americana Sibling Duo, Pageant Back Lot Stage – 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm

Soulful Sounds, Debbie Ross Band Cabaret Stage – 5:00 pm|7:00 pm|9:00 pm 106.7 The Fox Guitar “Riff Off” Competition North Street Stage – 5:15 pm Tribute to Springsteen, Glory Days North Street Stage – 7:15 pm | 9:00 pm

The Voice Finalist, Gracia Harrison Back Lot Stage – 6:15 pm Top 10 X-Factor Finalist, CeCe Frey Back Lot Stage – 10:00 pm Award-Winning Decatur Park Singers Central Park Stage – 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm

Tribute to Doo Wop, Harbor Lights Central Park Stage – 1:45 pm|3:45 pm|5:45 pm Original Country Soul, Blues & Americana, Sarah Potenza Cabaret Stage – 12:45 pm | 2:45 pm Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Cabaret Stage – 7:00 pm Rock Cover Band, 51 North North Street Stage – 12:30 pm Classic Rock Cover Band, C4 North Street Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:15 pm Local R&B Artist, Perre Local Party Stage – 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm Local R&B Artist, Tristan Rice Local Party Stage – 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm

Double Platinum Early 2000s Rock Band, Vertical Horizon Show Stage – 8:15 pm Grammy nominated Lisa Haley & the Zydekats Funfest Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm Emerging Country Music Artist, Chris Cavanaugh Goodtimes Stage – 3:30 pm | 7:15 pm Chart Topping Country Artist, David Nail Goodtimes Stage – 4:45 pm | 8:30 pm

See the Map on Pg. 8-9 for Stage Locations

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Blind Melon

Blues Expressions

Building 429

Casey Abrams

CeCe Frey

Dan Lornitis

CeCe Peniston

David Nail

Chris Cavanaugh

Green Tea

Foghat

Eric Burgett

Gracia Harrison

for King & Country

Kristin Nelson

Heartache Tonight Naughty by Nature

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Kevin Fowler

Matthew Curry Harbor Lights

Lisa Haley Sarah Potenza

Michael Scherer

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The Great Romance

Tyler Farr

Soul Purpose

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Events Exhibits 95Q Live

William & Water Streets

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Pony Rides

Civic Center Grass

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Artists Expo

Water & North Streets

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade

Chess Challenge

Presented by Tate & Lyle and televised live on WAND-TV

Presented by Decatur Foundry & Macon Resources Central Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

Redwood Log House

Water & William

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Country Financial Exhibit

William & Water Streets

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis

Central Park Craft Beers

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Presented by McGorray’s Golf & Grill North & Water Streets

Scovill Petting Zoo

Decatur Memorial Hospital Exhibit

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Presented by Herald & Review, WIESE Planning & Engineering, & Aramark Civic Center Grass

Central Park

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Spray Paint Artist, Nathan Bassett

Decatur Park District Bags Tournament

Civic Center Grass

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Civic Center Grass

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Street Checkers

Decatur Public School District 61 Exhibit

Zip Line

South Park Street

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Fox 55/27, CW, & This TV Live

Franklin near North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

South Park & Water Streets

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

State Street between North & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing The Scream Haunted Adventure Exhibit

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3D Chalk Art

Chicago Artist, Adam Fabianski of Lucid Chalk

You won’t believe your eyes when you reach the corner of North & Water Streets this year and see that the street has been transformed in to a swimming pool with a menacing octopus peeking out. But whatever you do, don’t jump in the pool because it’s all an illusion! Chicago Artist, Adam Fabianski of Lucid Chalk, and his partners, bring realty defying 3D chalk art to this year’s festival. The design will be drawn on Friday and Saturday with expected completion on Saturday evening – and then the fun begins. The art piece will include interactive photo opportunities, where if you pose in just the right place, you could fool your friends into thinking you are in an actual swimming pool being attacked by an octopus.

North Street

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Heinkel’s Packing Co. Sampling

Franklin & North Park

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

The Zoo Lady Face Painter

South Park Street

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Illinois Lottery Exhibit

Franklin & William Streets

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Theater 7 Golden Street Piano

Water & South Park | Water & North Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Land of Lincoln Credit Union Scavenger Hunt & Exhibit

U.S. Army Recruiting Exhibit

Water & North Streets

William & State Streets

Miller Spectacular Show Super Carnival

Mike Nixon Memorial Washer Tossing Tournament

Civic Center Parking Lot

Civic Center Grass

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

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Papa Murphy’s Pizza Sampling

North Park Street

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

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What’s New

Wine Garden Now in its third year, wine enthusiasts have found their home at Decatur Celebration, nestled in the charm of Merchant Street. The Wine Garden offers a relaxing boutique atmosphere with plenty of seating and the smooth sounds of blues music playing on the nearby Cabaret Stage. This year wine selections are expanded to include wines from across the country and around the world with representations from Lyn-Nita Vineyard (Elkville, IL), Joel Gott (California/Oregon), O Wines/Columbia Crest (Washington), Menage/Folie A Deux (California), and Graffigna/Brancott (Argentina/New Zealand). The Back Lot, Film Festival Since Lori Sturgill took over as Decatur Celebration’s producer in 2011, The Back Lot section of the festival has been one of her signature contributions. Located at the festival’s northwest point, at the corner of Water and North St., The Back Lot Stage is typically focused on independent musicians, rising local stars and generally young performers who may not fit in on the other stages. This year, that includes former “American Idol” contestant Casey Abrams, who has gone his own way since his appearance on the show’s 10th season, exploring new music in pop, rock and jazz. “He’s an indie guy still, and we decided to put him there because the concept is to showcase emerging music artists,” Sturgill said. “I still see him as a pure artist. We’re also having an indie rock band called Green Tea from Wisconsin that fans of emerging music should definitely check out.”

Other bands appearing on The Back Lot Stage include indie rockers O3, along with Effingham’s Matt Carter Band. But music isn’t the only focus of The Back Lot. For the last three years it has also played host to Land of Lincoln Credit Union’s 21 Film Project, the local film festival that has made Celebration its home. This year’s awards ceremony will again be held Friday night at the Decatur Civic Center, and films will be screened throughout the weekend in an airconditioned tent next to The Back Lot. Several new features will be added to the tent, however. “At different intervals throughout the day, they will be playing the winning films from all six years of the festival,” Sturgill said. “They’ll also be doing something different this year, because on Saturday night they’ll be showing a mainstream movie as well, with a screening of ‘Back to the Future.’ ”

This year’s Back Lot will also feature some returning art galleries and live art demonstrations from local artists, as well as the return of the craft beer booth operated by McGorray’s Golf and Grille. Another new addition is 3D chalk artist Adam Fabianski, who will be working on an interactive display throughout the weekend. “The chalk art he does on the street, if you catch it at the right angle it looks completely three dimensional,” Sturgill said. “He’ll be doing one of a swimming pool with a diving board, and you’ll be able to pose for a great photo op.”

Theatre 7 50th Anniversary Decatur Celebration has always been more strongly associated with music than theater, but the 2013 festival will feature and commemorate Decatur’s longest-running band of amateur thespians. Members of Theatre 7 will be on the Celebration grounds throughout the festival, drawing attention to the organization’s upcoming 50th anniversary season. The crowds walking the streets of downtown Decatur will be able to participate for themselves in a variety of activities.

“They’re doing several different things, starting with one called the ‘golden anniversary street piano,’ ” Celebration producer Lori Sturgill said. “It’s a real piano, painted gold, and anyone who wants to play for the crowd walking by is welcome. There will actually be two of these pianos, one at The Back Lot and one outside the Theatre 7 building downtown. It’s an idea that originated from one of our chairmen who vacationed in Paris, and while he was there he saw people playing these public pianos and attracting small crowds.”

That’s just for starters, though. Theatre 7 president Dreux Lewandowski said the most noticeable feature will be the “improv mob” that will roam the Celebration grounds, interacting with the crowd. The organization is looking for a large group of volunteers who will download an MP3 from the Celebration website. During the festival, at an agreedupon time, these volunteers will listen to the MP3 on headphones and receive instructions on how to behave and interact with the crowd. “The instructions will tell them what they’re going to say, what they’re going to do physically,” Lewandowski said. “For instance, the instructions could say ‘Follow the nearest person without earbuds,’ so you could have one person with a crowd of 50 actors following him down the street. We’re

definitely going to engage the crowd and it will kind of be the lead-in to one of the main stage acts. Our ambitious target is to recruit about 100 people who want to participate.”

Lewandowski described some of the ideas as embracing “spontaneity and immediacy” to help the organization appeal to younger audiences and a changing culture.

“We have a very loyal following of mature audiences, but the future of the theater is going to be in developing new audiences, volunteers and actors, getting them involved in all aspects of community theater,” he said. “Ultimately the features here are meant to say that theater is for everybody and you can do it without giving a big time commitment.” Celebration Recycling Celebration’s recycling program and its accompanying “Green Team” will return for a third year in 2013, with organizer Debra Hughes-Garrett saying the group has learned and adapted its methods well since it first implemented the recycling initiative at the 2011 event.

“Well, our goal last year was to increase recycling and we did accomplish that by a modest amount,” said Garrett, the director of Macon County Environmental Management. “It went much more smoothly overall because we have a better idea of where the containers are needed and how many volunteers we need. We were able to collect 2,380 pounds of recycled materials during the festival.” The biggest change last year was the addition of “roll-off” containers for cardboard from Veolia Environmental, now Advanced Disposal. These bins allowed vendors to more easily dispose of their recyclables properly instead of just tossing them in the trash. The bins will return with slightly altered strategic placements this year. Volunteers of the Green Team will once again be seen zipping around the festival on golf carts, collecting cardboard from vendors and emptying recycling containers. “The Green Team volunteers are very committed to this,” Garrett said as the festival wrapped up last year. “They come here not to get community service hours but because they’re committed to recycling, even in this heat. I think the initiative is appreciated by a lot of people down at the festival. We know that people appreciate having the option because they stop us on the street and tell us so.”

Celebration producer Lori Sturgill agreed with this assessment and points to the recycling

initiative as one of the bright spots of her time with the festival since taking over for the event’s founder, Fred Puglia.

“I think the program’s going great,” she said. “Just as recycling in our community as a whole is being very well-received, doing it at the festival raises the local consciousness of its importance.”

Arts & Crafts Highlights: New for 2013

ISMS – Looking for some unique jewelry to add to your collection? This jewelry is made from real butterfly wings that come from butterfly conservation farms around the world. This beautiful, handcrafted jewelry may look delicate but the items are incredibly durable and waterproof after going through a meticulous thirteen step process. Make sure to stop by on Water, just south of William St. JUST FOR DOGS – Calling all dog lovers! This is a perfect stop for a variety of products for your furry friend, including customized dog collars, id tags, and dog treats. Get a gift for your furry friend on Water Street, north of East William St.

MOLAS4U – Molas are patterned clothing traditionally worn by the Kuna women of Columbia. These authentic molas are handcrafted by Columbian artisans. View these beautiful pieces on Water St., just north of William St. EZ HANG CHAIRS – These well-crafted wooden hanging chairs are a perfect to anyone’s porch! The curve of the wood is designed to fit the natural curve of your body and the added cushions are added for maximum comfort. Located on Water St., across from North Park.

WUI, INC – These incredible pieces of welded and bent steel are perfect decorations for your home. Check out the variety of designs available including musical instruments, wildlife, and athletes in action. Located on the corner of Water St. and North Park.

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Public Transportation Special Services during the Decatur Celebration, Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.

Bus Service: Buses will run throughout the Celebration, including Sunday. Bus service will be extended on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with the last buses departing downtown at 10:15 pm on Thursday and 11:15 pm on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday bus service will be provided with the first bus leaving downtown at 11:15 am and the last bus at 10:15 pm. After 6:30 pm, Thursday – Saturday and all day Sunday, most bus routes will run only once an hour; only the #22 St. Mary’s, the #63 Decatur, and the #21/21C Monroe routes will run every half hour. The last bus each night will serve only outbound passengers leaving from the Transit Center. Bus fares are: Adults $1.00; Youths 5 thru 18 - 80¢; Disabled Passengers & Senior Citizens - 50¢; Children under 5 - Free; Senior Citizens and Disabled w/ Circuit Breaker ID - Free.

Operation Uplift: The van, taxicab and livery service for people with disabilities (Operation Uplift) will also operate throughout the Celebration, including Sunday. The hours of operation will be extended on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, with the last ride of the day starting at 10:15 pm on Thursday and 11:15 pm on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday the first trip of the day may start at 11:15 am and the last trip at 10:15 pm. Decatur area residents who are registered for Operation Uplift should call DPTS at 424-2821, Alpha Omega at 330-7810. Out-of-town visitors should call DPTS at 424-2821 to arrange rides for those with disabilities. The fare for this service is $2.00 per person. Service to Motels: Special transportation between the Celebration and all area motels will be provided Friday through Sunday. Rides to the Celebration can be arranged by calling DPTS at 4242800 at least 30 minutes ahead of the desired pick-up time. The first trip of the day may start at 4:00 pm on Friday, at 10:30 am on Saturday, and at 11:15 am on Sunday.

The last trips departing downtown will be at 11:15 pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 10:15 pm on Sunday. Service to the motels will be provided using a 12 passenger van and wheelchair vans for those with disabilities. The fare for the 12 passenger van service is the same as for the buses, above; the fare for the wheelchair van service is $2.00 per person.

Trolley Service: The Downtown Trolley will provide FREE rides around the perimeter of the Celebration area, going by all of the parking garages and major parking lots. Riders may get on and off anywhere along the route. Every 15 minutes the Downtown Trolley will take the following route: from the Transit Center (353 E. William St.) it will go east on William St. to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (MLK); then north on MLK to Eldorado St.; then west on Eldorado St. to Main St.; then south on Main St. to Wood St.; then east on Wood St. to Water St.; then south on Water St. to Washington St.; then west on Washington St. to Main St.; then south on Main St. to Macon St.; then east on Macon St. to Franklin St.; then north on Franklin St. to E. Main St.; then east on E. Main St. to MLK; then north on MLK to Prairie St.; then west on Prairie St. to the Transit Center. The Downtown Trolley will run throughout the Celebration with the same extended service hours as shown for the buses, above.

Visitor Services Strollers are available at the Civic Center for a $5 donation as a service of Easter Seals.

BABY STROLLER RENTAL

Services provided by the American Red Cross in the Civic Center Grass, Macon County Health Department on William & State, and Decatur Ambulance Service on South Franklin & Main • DAS First Aid - Main and Franklin Streets • Red Cross First Aid - North Franklin near

FIRST AID

Visitor Services Civic Center • MCHD First Aid - William and State Stay cool and hydrated with free water provided by the Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis, located in Central Park.

FREE WATER

Located in front of the Civic Center, managed by the Decatur Chapter of AT&T Telephone Pioneers.

LOST & FOUND

Information marquees with large maps and stage schedules are placed at each intersection.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Accessible Services Accessible parking spaces are reserved at the Decatur Civic Center lot (North and Jackson Streets) and Franklin Street Municipal lot (between Wood and Main Streets). Parking is $6.00 at both locations. The entrance to the Franklin Street parking lot will be closed 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday, during the parade. Vehicles must have properly designated license plates or permit cards and person with disability must be in car. Accessible parking will be managed at each location: Friday, August 2..........4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3......8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4 ......11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

The following stages have a roped off area in front with 10 chairs reserved for disabled and one guest. Show Stage Goodtimes Stage Funfest Stage Christian Music Stage

ACCESSIBLE STAGE SEATING

Accessible facilities available at the Civic Center and throughout the festival.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

Wheelchairs and strollers available to the general public during the Decatur Celebration through the Easter Seals, Medical Equipment Loan program and Heckman Home Healthcare. A nominal donation of $10.00 is requested for the wheelchairs and $5.00 for the strollers.

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Decatur Celebration CHAIRPERSONS

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John Piraino

Logistics Jeff Ludwick

Alcohol Controls Craig Culp

Logistics Jim Ashby

Arts & Crafts Vicky Bujack

Main Gate Kirk Myers

Alcohol Controls

North Street Stage Back Lot Stage Shane Whitaker Leslie Bennick Bags Tournament Steve Fox

Operations Chairman Spike Queary

Band Together Eric Pries

Operations Chairman Jessica Poor

Base Station Shanon Brown

Operations Chairman Connie Crist

Beer Randy Baker

Operations Director Mike Queary

Cabaret Stage Anastasia Lingle

Parade Craig Curtis

Cash Pick Up Cheryl McMillin

Parade Rita Zindars

Cash Processing Marla LeBeau

Parade Gloria Russell

Cash Processing Evelyn Hannon

Parking & Barricades Jerry Nihiser

Cash Processing Pepsi Steve LeBeau LeAnne Shoemaker Cash Processing Matt Noonan

Photography Travis Lickey

Cash Processing Lora Sloan

Police Services Sgt. Greg Spain

Recycling Central Park Stage Mike Sorrentino Debra Hughes-Garrett Christian Music Stage Andrea Gerhard Clean-Up Dan Mendenall Clean-Up Jerry Nihiser

Security & Public Safety Alan Engdale Security & Public Safety Mark Scranton

Commercial Vendors Michelle Hazelrigg

Show Stage Liz Jackson

Matthew Krause

Souvenirs Angelina Berg

Show Stage Emergency Medical Steve Jackson Services Edward Kemnitz Signage Kent Zindars Events Food Vendors Jim Hoback Food Vendors Steve Furrow

Funfest Stage Mike Horcharik General Hospitality Camilla McKinney Goodtimes Stage Donna Croxen Goodtimes Stage Tom Croxen Headliner Hospitality Debbie Green Hotel Shuttle Vicky Bujack Hotel Shuttle Michelle Hazelrigg Heritage Stage Tammy Myers Ice Management John Mahaffey In-House Operations Randy Rhoades In-House Operations Jarrod Cox Kid's Block Starla Garrett Local Party Stage Tammy Myers

Souvenirs Michelle Berg Spotlight Stage Mary Hendrickson Transportation Roger Starbird Utilities David Martin Utilities Frank Ferracane Utilities Gary Bonds VIP Hospitality Eileen Milligan Visitors Services Bart Greenberger Volunteer Hospitality Bonnie Hendren Wine & Breezers Bill Wond Wine Garden Lori Queary Wine Garden Sandy Severe Wine Garden Dean Severe

Decatur Celebration FRIDAY Aug. 2 5:00 PM Kid’s Block Opens 5:30 PM Hula Hoop Contest

SATURDAY Aug. 3 11:00 AM Kid’s Block Opens

6:00 PM Prize Wheel

7:15 PM Royal Twirling Academy

6:30 PM Dynamite Gymnastics (Tumbling & Cheerleading)

8:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

12:00 PM Dynamite Gymnastics (Tumbling & Cheerleading) 1:00 PM Zach Garrett – Mt. Zion Park & Recreation Departmentt

11:30 AM Baby Crawl

SUNDAY Aug. 4 12:00 PM Kid’s Block Opens Dynamite Gymnastics & Cheerleading

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12:30 PM Hula Hoop Contest/Prize Wheel 1:00 PM Zach Garrett- Mt. Zion Park & Recreation Department

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2:00 PM Mt. Zion Pom’s 3:00 PM Smith’s Academy of Martial Arts – Karate Demo 3:30 PM Father/Son Look Alike Contest

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6:00 PM Foursquare Church Dance Team – Jewels 6:30 PM Dance Party with DJ Dwayne 7:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

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MHS Student Council/Honor Society Thorton’s Macon County Fair Royalty Decatur Power Drillers St. Mary’s Hospital Co Grand Marshal MaroaForsyth Varsity Football Team Royal Raiders Parade Corps Theatre 7 Decatur Youth Hockey Santa & Mrs. Claus on Vacation Rochester High School Marching Band High Stepper Bike Neuhoff Media Steps Dance Complex Sunburst Pageant Queen Shiloh Stables Eagle Ridge DMH presents “The Jetsons” Macon County Conservation Waterloo German Band Skywalker International Sports Complex Decatur Dream Basketball Team “Best Man” Mobile Wedding Chapel Co Grand Marshal CeCe Frey The Scream Zombie Adventure Decatur YMCA St. Andrew’s Pipe Band Moultrie County Pest Control Macon County Speedway Prairieland Punishers Roller Derby Team Mr. John’s School of Cosmetology Captain USA Monster Trucks LSA Cheerleaders Lake Decatur Thunder Pana High School Marching Band Decatur Underground Theater Knights Action Park Sincerity Quartet Prairie State Bank presents Decatur Celebration Board of Directors on the Brintlinger Fire Truck Decatur Celebration Balloon

CeCe Frey The city of Decatur rushed to the phones in numbers this fall to vote for the Decatur native, CeCe Frey, on Season Two of the X Factor. Although America was just being introduced to CeCe’s fierce attitude and big voice, she was already a star in Decatur. Locals jammed out to her hit single, “Animals,” on Y103. Before the show, she wrote “Animals” and a number of other hit songs with her band, Volholla. CeCe and the rest of Volholla have performed in many Decatur bars and even in past Celebrations. CeCe fought her way to the top six of the X Factor and built a large fan base along the way. Over 400,000 devoted fans, or what CeCe calls her “warriors,” follow her on Twitter. Hundreds of girls painted cheetah spots on their faces to copy CeCe’s famous look. Although CeCe has fans all over the world, she still makes several appearances around Decatur on her visits back home. We are excited to give CeCe a warm welcome home in this year’s parade. Gracia Harrison Gracia Harrison brought some classic country to Season Three of the The Voice as she sang “I Want to Be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart,” an old country favorite. Although Gracia chose to join country star Blake Shelton’s team, the other coaches fought hard to get her to sway from her country roots and pick their teams. Gracia Harrison knows how to stick to her Central Illinois roots. Gracia makes many trips back to her home in Virden, Illinois. She performs all over Central Illinois and recently opened for Trace Adkins at the Sangamon County Fair. Country fans will love Gracia Harrison’s booming voice and classic twang in this year’s Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade. Maroa-Forsyth Varsity Football Team Herald & Review Macon County Coach of the Year Coach Josh Jostess’ message to the Maroa-Forsyth’s varsity Trojans before each game: “Don’t flinch!” The team uses this phrase as their motto, reminding them to play fearlessly on the field. Many of the boys dreamed of taking home the State Championship title since the team won five years ago. They came close many times, winning runner-up four years since then. However, the boys finally got their satisfaction by winning the Class 1A State Championship in Champaign this year after an epic fourth quarter comeback to overcome the Blackhawks of Stockton. Led by 2012 Class 1A IHSA All-State, All-Okaw and All-County linebacker Curt Beckman and Herald & Review Macon County Player of the Year, Class 1A Championship Game MVP quarterback Jack Hockaday, this championship is the mark of hard work, dedication, and great teamwork. The Maroa-Forsyth Trojans have a reputation for consistent success, winning the Okaw Valley Conference Championship for 8 consecutive years.

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Decatur Police Department Veteran’s Assistance Commission of Macon County Decatur Fire Department Charles Parlier Chapter #24 Korean War Veteran’s Association Sheriff’s Honor Guard Co Grand Marshal Mayor Mike McElroy Greater Decatur Youth Band 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Prairie Land Dance Club WAND 17 News Anchors Elks Lodge Super Kid’s Club Mt. Zion High School Poms Squad Take the Children to Kids Block St. Teresa High School presents “Buddy the Dinosaur” St. Teresa Cheerleaders Decatur Macon Co. Crimestoppers, Inc. Decatur Jesse White Tumblers Hands of Jesus Ministry Kids Church Performers Decatur Sister Cities Committee Commodore Stephen Decatur Ees’a Belly Dancers CAT Off Highway Truck Scotty’s Pest Control Kid’s Castle Learning Center Papa Murphy’s Co Grand Marshal Gracia Harrison Dynamite Gymnastics Decatur Athletic Club presents Zumba Shrine Dune Buggies Debbie’s Dance Studio DANK-German Fire Truck DPS present the “Fun Times Beach Balls” EHS Administration EHS Marching Band EHS Football/Cheerleaders EHS Operation Calculus MHS Drum Corps MHS Original Staff Members MHS Football

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