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• Heinkel’s Packing Hot Dog Eating Competition • We Accept Credit Cards - Details Inside • Land of Lincoln Credit Union 21 Film Project • Wine Garden featuring Patio Seating and Blues Music • “The Back Lot” featuring “Indie” Music, Art Exhibitions & Craft Beers

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WHAT WHERE WHEN The 27th Annual Decatur Celebration WHAT:

When: Thursday, Aug. 2 ......4 pm to 11 pm 93.1 The Party’s Carnival Preview $20 all you can ride Friday, Aug. 3 ............5 pm to 11 pm Saturday, Aug. 4 .....11 am to 11 pm 10 a.m. RK Dixon & Tate & Lyle’s Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade Sunday, Aug. 5 ...11 am to 9:30 pm Board of Directors: Steve Furrow, President Eric Pries, Vice President Heather Cross, Secretary Cathy Mansur, Treasurer Kevin Chapman, Immediate Past President Frank Ferracane Jim Hoback III Jack Kiley Chris Phillips Debbie Seitz Greg Spain Staff: Lori Sturgill Producer/Director Carissa Mann Event Coordinator Ashley Bujack-Kater Administrative Assistant Ashley LaVela Events Assistant Intern Melissa Lamb Events Assistant Intern

Admission: All stage shows and street entertainment are Free.

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.

160 E. Main St, Suite 200 Decatur, IL 62523 217.423.4222 217.423.4271 fax www.decaturcelebration.com havefun@decaturcelebration.com

Decatur Celebration

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

Band Together .................................3 50/50 Raffle ....................................3 Heinkel’s Hot Dog Contest ...............3 Entertainment..................................4 Events/Exhibits ...............................7 Map .................................................8 What’s New ...................................10 Accessible Services ......................11 Public Transportation ....................11 Visitor Services .............................11 Chairpersons .................................11 Stage Schedule .............................12 Kids Block .....................................13 Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade ..14 Grand Marshall..............................14 New Foods.....................................15

2012 Decatur Celebration Guide A publication of the Herald & Review 601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523 217.421.5151 Fax: 217.421.7965 PUBLISHER Todd Nelson

EDITOR Gary Sawyer

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Joel Fletcher LAYOUT Laura Kazmer

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NEW THIS YEAR - CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED!

Booth Location Decatur Celebration is excited to offer three North & Water booths where attendees can purchase wristbands, beer tickets and Pepsi tickets using their Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit or debit cards. Prairie & Merchant Cash will be accepted at all booths. Tickets will not be required to purchase a Pepsi, they are simply available as a convenience for South Park & Franklin people who want to use a credit or debit card.

Available for Purchase Wristbands Beer Tickets Pepsi Tickets Craft Beer Tickets Wristbands Beer Tickets Pepsi Tickets Wine Garden Tickets Wristbands Beer Tickets Pepsi Tickets

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The Beat Goes On As tradition has it, each year the festival is planned around a new and unique theme. The 2012 Decatur Celebration theme,“The Beat Goes On,” hints at the festival’s focus on nostalgia while extending a proverbial fist pump to everyone who has stepped up to buy a wristband and keep Decatur Celebration alive“The Beat Goes On!”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.

Country Financial

band Together Wristbands

Decatur Celebration plans to continue the “Band Together” Wristbands, now sponsored by Country Financal. A streamlined process with only one wristband and a separate stamp for I.D. verification Pre-sales available at local area Country Financal offices plus other participating sponsors Country Financial “Band Together” Wristband required in order to purchase food or beverages at the festival. The cost is $5 for the weekend if purchased in advance or $6 on site.

At 5 p.m. Saturday on the Spotlight Stage, 10 finalists will compete for the title of champion in the first Decatur Celebration Hot Dog Eating Competition. The event is sponsored by Heinkel’s Packing Company, marking its 100 year anniversary.

Prizes in the competition are: First prize — $500 and 4 All-inclusive Coca-Cola Scoreboard Tickets for a Cardinals baseball game Second prize — $250 and a $100 gift certificate to Heinkel’s Packing Company Third prize — $100 and a $50 gift certificate to Heinkel’s Packing Company

50/50 RAFFLE Helps Celebration Funding

The Annual 50/50 Raffle helps fund the ever popular Kids Block. You can find tickets at the following locations: • Franklin & North Streets • Franklin & South Park Streets Tickets can be purchased in advance at all Decatur Earthmover Credit Union locations.

The lucky winner of half the proceeds is announced Sunday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. on the Show Stage Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six.

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ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY Opening Ceremonies Show Stage – 6 pm 1960s Soul Artist, Mitch Ryder with special guest Michael "Supe" Granda of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils Show Stage – 6:15 pm | 9:00 pm Legendary Disco Group and Grammy Award Winners, The Trammps featuring Earl Young Funfest Stage – 7:30 pm | 10:15 pm

Hits of Yesterday and Today with The Hitmen and a Dame North Street Stage – 7:15 pm | 10:00 pm Celtic Fusion, Emerald Underground Cabaret Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm “Indie” Folk Music Duo, Somebody’s Daughter Heritage Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 10:00 pm Y103 Karaoke Superstar Winners Spotlight Stage – 5:30 pm Local Rapper, Sense L. Spotlight Stage – 6:00 pm

95Q Contest Goodtimes Stage – 5:00 pm

Prairie Land Dance Club Spotlight Stage – 6:30 pm

Three-Time Illinois Country Music Association Dance Band of the Year, Ryan Ideus & Feudin' Hillbillys Goodtimes Stage – 7:15 pm | 10:00 pm

Local Rock Band, Thousand Yard Stare Spotlight Stage – 8:15 pm

Gospel R&B Artist, Erica Reed Christian Stage – 5:00 pm | 8:15 pm Christian Rapper, 737 Christian Stage – 6:30 pm | 9:15 pm Breakthrough Artist in Christian Rap, LeCrae Christian Stage – 7:00 pm | 9:45 pm “Indie” & Classic Rock, Decadents Back Lot Stage – 5:30 pm | 8:15 pm American Roots Rock and Roll, Dan Hubbard and the Humadors Back Lot Stage – 6:30 pm | 9:15 pm Vegas-Style Show, Scotch, Soul & Rock 'n Roll featuring Ron Gartner Central Park Stage – 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm WEJT Guitar “Riff Off” Competition North Street Stage – 5:00 pm

Ees'aBella Belly Dance Group Spotlight Stage – 9:15 pm

SATURDAY Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade 10:00 am 1990s Chart Topping Pop/Rock Band, Spin Doctors Show Stage – 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm “The Dave Matthews Tribute Band” Trippin Billies Funfest Stage – 6:00 pm | 8:30 pm Alternative Country, Sonia Leigh Goodtimes Stage – 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm Current Top 20 Country Artist and American Idol Finalist, Casey James Goodtimes Stage – 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm

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Christian Men’s Chorus, The Singing Men of WGNN Christian Stage – 2:00 pm | 5:00 pm High Energy Pop/Rock & Soul, Shuree Christian Stage – 7:00 pm | 9:30 pm Guitar Driven Jazz & Soul, Brainchild Back Lot Stage – 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm Hypnotic Guitar Driven Rock Group voted “Best Rock Band in St. Louis,” Logos Back Lot Stage – 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm Decatur Athletic Club Zumba Party! Central Park Stage – 11:15 am Award-Winning Decatur Park Singers Central Park Stage – 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm Award-Winning Woodland String Mummers Band Central Park Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm Decatur Underground Theater Central Park Stage – 9:30 pm Top 40, Rock & Country, Imagine That Band North Street Stage – 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm A mix of Blues, Americana, and Southern Rock with Alligator Wine Cabaret Stage – 12:00pm|2:00pm|4:00pm 2011 International Blues Challenge Finalist, Sugar Prophets Cabaret Stage – 6:30 pm | 8:30 pm | 10:15 pm Unique Folk & Jazz, Jenny & Robin Bienemann Heritage Stage – 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm Best of the ‘70s, ’80s, ‘90s and Today with Rock of Ages Heritage Stage – 8:30 pm Karaoke by DJ Big Daddy Frank Spotlight Stage – 11:00 am | 9:00 pm 4-H Project Runway Fashion Show Spotlight Stage – 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm Heinkel’s Packing Company’s Hot Dog Eating Competition Finals Spotlight Stage – 5:00 pm Up & Coming Singer, Jessie Anderson, who is also the granddaughter of Decatur Celebration founding father, Mayor Gary K. Anderson Spotlight Stage – 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm

SUNDAY Jimmy Buffett Tribute, The Boat Drunks Show Stage – 3:30 pm | 6:15 pm 50/50 Raffle Drawing Show Stage – 7:30 pm Platinum Artist and Grammy Award Winner, Billy Ocean Show Stage – 8:00 pm (90 minute show) Double Platinum 1990s R&B Group, Color Me Badd Funfest Stage – 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm Texas Honky-Tonk, Rocking Country, and Southern Soul, Jeff Allen Goodtimes Stage – 3:30 pm | 7:15 pm ACM Nominated Top 10 Country Duo, Love and Theft Goodtimes Stage – 5:15 pm | 8:15 pm Gospel Showcase Christian Stage – 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm One of the Top 10 Most Played Groups on Christian Radio in Past Decade, Big Daddy Weave Christian Stage – 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm Midwest Folk Singer, Chicago Farmer Back Lot Stage – 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm New Roots Music, Born Again Floozies Back Lot Stage – 4:15 pm | 6:15 pm Award-Winning Woodland String Mummers Band Central Park Stage – 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm World-Renowned Classical, Jazz & Tango, Tango Espego Central Park Stage – 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm Rock, New Country and Pop with Rosetta Stone North Street Stage – 5:15 pm | 7:00 pm Chicago Style Blues, Kilborn Alley Blues Band Cabaret Stage – 3:00pm|5:00pm|7:00pm Traditional, Modern and Original Folk and Celtic Music, February Sky Heritage Stage – 1:00pm|3:00pm|5:00pm Smooth Acapella, The Second Edition Heritage Stage – 7:00 pm Local Rock Band, All Red Lights Spotlight Stage – 6:15 pm Karaoke by DJ Big Daddy Frank Spotlight Stage – Noon | 2:00 pm | 4:15 pm

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The Trammps feat. Earl Young

Color Me Badd

Dan Hubbard

love and theft Sombody’s Daughter

Big Daddy Weave Spin Doctors

the Hitmen and a dame

Lecrae Mitch Ryder Sonia Leigh

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february sky Billy Ocean

Ron Gartner

Feudin’ Hillbillys

Shuree

the Sugar Prophets

Jeff Allen Casey James Tango Espejo

Decadents

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EVENTS/EXHIBITS Artists Exhibition Water & North Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Sampling North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing PNC Bank Mobile Learning Adventure Central Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Ejector Bungee William & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade Presented by RK Dixon and Tate & Lyle and televised live on Storm Center 17 Saturday, August 6 10:00 a.m.

Chess Challenge Presented by Decatur Foundry & Macon Resources South Park & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Richland Community College Ice Water Oasis Central Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Community Art Project presented by Decatur Area Arts Council Water & North Streets Saturday, August 4 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5 12 Noon – 5:00 p.m. Country Cloggers Presented by Avis Rent-A-Car & Swartz Properties South Water at Main Street Friday, Aug. 3 6:00 pm|7:00 pm|8:30 pm|9:30 pm Saturday, Aug. 4 1:30 pm|3:00 pm|5:00 pm|7:00 pm Sunday, Aug. 5 2:00 pm|4:00 pm|6:00 pm|8:00 pm

Scovill Petting Zoo Presented by Herald & Review and WIESE Planning & Engineering Civic Center Grass Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Spray Paint Artist, Nathan Bassett Civic Center Grass Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Craft Beers North & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

WAND 17 Studio Live Central Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Decatur Park District Bags Tournament State & North Streets Sunday, Aug. 5 Register at 12 Noon | Play from 1 - 5 pm Cash Payouts! Call 217.429.3472 for sign up details.

Street Checkers Presented by Speed Lube South Park & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Decatur Public School District 61 Exhibit South Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Fox 55/27, CW, & This TV Live Franklin near North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Humana Kid’s Photo Booth Kids Block at South Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Illinois Lottery Exhibit Franklin & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Zip Line State Street between North & William Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Forms in Motion turn South Franklin Upside Down Decatur Celebration proudly presents Forms in Motion, a traveling group of talented artists performing daring and breathtaking circuslike routines right on South Franklin’s curbside! Chicago based Forms in Motion will get your pulse racing with daring trapeze stunts, graceful aerial silk routines, acrobatics, and the always intriguing contortionist. Don’t miss a stunning performance by Forms in Motion Saturday at 12:30pm, 3pm and 8pm and Sunday at 12 noon, 1pm and 3pm. Located on South Franklin across from the Christian Stage.

The Scream Haunted Adventure Exhibit North Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing Forms in Motion Acrobats & Aerial Show Presented by Aramark, Dunker Electric & Wal-Mart South Franklin & Main Streets Saturday, Aug. 4 12:30 pm|3:00 pm|8:00 pm Sunday, Aug. 5 12:00 pm|1:30 pm|3:30 pm The Zoo Lady Face Painter South Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Land of Lincoln Credit Union Scavenger Hunt & Exhibit Water & North Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

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U.S. Army Recruiting Exhibit William & State Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Miller Spectacular Show Super Carnival Civic Center Parking Lot Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

Mike Nixon Memorial Washer Tossing Tournament Civic Center Grass Saturday, August 4 Register at 11 am | Play at Noon

Norfolk & Southern Operation Lifesaver Exhibit North Park Street Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

WSOY, Y103, 95Q, Hot 105.5, & ESPN The Fan Live William & Water Streets Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Ongoing

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what’s new New Attractions The Ejection Bungee’s quick release catapults the rider 45 feet in the air while harnessed around the waist. A double pulley system using bungee ropes sends the individual up but what goes up, must come down, with a few bounces in between. The corner of Water and William Streets is the place to be.

Over on State Street is an aerial view that will take the rider literally “over” State Street. From a 28 foot tower, harnessed in, a zipline drops and zooms the rider 130 feet, or about a city block. Shlebyville’s Darrell Best, a Guinness book world record holder for the World’s Fastest Wedding Chapel on Wheels, will be conducting a ceremony between Ashley LaVela and Jonathan Earnest . At the chapel, built by the show, “Trick My Truck,” the couple will be wed at 11 a.m. Saturday, after riding in the Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade.

Film Festival The Land of Lincoln Credit Union 21 film project Film Festival, which displays local film makers’ creations, has its awards ceremony Friday at the Decatur Civic Center. Red carpet starts at 6 p.m. and awards will be at 7 p.m.

From noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, films

will be shown in a tent on North and Water streets. Volunteering For 26 years volunteers of the Decatur Celebration gave of their own time and then had to pay for their own shirt. Not any more.

Volunteers do everything from the recycling green team, stage hands, working a game at the kid’s block to managing the parade.

“Caterpillar is sponsoring volunteer hospitality to show the Decatur Celebration volunteers how much we appreciate over 500 people giving time,” Celebration producer/director Lori Sturgill said. “This is the first year the volunteers received a free shirt.” But that is not where the appreciation ends.

“Caterpillar stepped up, having volunteer hospitality in the transfer house, a cooling off station for the volunteers,” Sturgill said. “They work so hard and it’s hot. They can get complimentary water or soda and a snack. “I think it says a lot about the fabric of our community. They are committed to the community and Celebration.”

Wine Garden The Decatur Celebration Committee has found nooks and crannies for some quieter events such as the corner of Merchant and Prairie Streets, where a wine connoisseur may sample wines from four premier Illinois wineries. The shaded parcel is an upscale

refuge from the bustle of the festival. Comfortable seating gives festival goers the opportunity to take a load off and to buy small samples, glasses and bottles of wine. Centerpieces for the tables have been created by Jody Cox of “An Affair to Remember.”

There is no admission cost to the wine tasting area. A ticket is required for sampling. Featured wineries are: Walnut Street Winery, Rochester Von Jakob Vineyard, Alto Pass Lyn-Nita Vineyard, Elkville Sleepy Creek Vinyards, Fairmount Alto Vineyards

The Wine Garden is sponsored by Brinkoetter & Associates, Miles Chevrolet, The Beach House and Wood Printing.

Alcohol will be served after noon.

A More Green Celebration Keeping the Decatur Celebration grounds clean and green takes a lot of thought and volunteers.

“You don’t deal with disposables willingly,” producer/director Lori Sturgill said, “unless you are passionate about the idea of being green through recycling.”

In its second year, the crew is a bigger volunteer force keeping the grounds clean and encouraging recycling. Last year, “we were 40 strong, all weekend long,” said Sturgill, who added in addition to last year’s recycling volunteers, others are picking up the banner and spreading their passion to encourage the social awareness of recycling and to avoid the waste that would go to a landfill. Thanks to the Macon County Environmental Management, the ClearStream containers hold recyclables such as paper cups and plastic bottles. The ClearStream containers which made their appearance in 2011 vendors will have cardboard collection boxes behind each of their stalls.

These receptacles are in addition to the hundreds of trash cans spread throughout the grounds. The Back Lot Presented by Land of Lincoln Credit Union, May, Cocagne & King, and Falcon Multimedia

A new “Indie” art and music area called “The Back Lot” will feature emerging music artists on stage, craft beer tasting, an interactive art project, and artist exhibitions. The Back Lot Stage is presented by Apt Foto Photography & Thrive Entertainment Guide. With a funky, Indy vibe this stage features emerging artists from all across the nation, including: Friday, August 3 “Indie” & Classic Rock, Decadents 5:30 pm | 8:15 pm American Roots Rock and Roll, Dan Hubbard and the Humadors 6:30 pm | 9:15 pm

Saturday, August 4 Guitar Driven Jazz & Soul, Brainchild 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm Hypnotic Guitar Driven Rock, Logos 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm

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Sunday, August 5 Midwest Folk Singer, Chicago Farmer 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm New Roots Music, Born Again Floozies 4:15 pm | 6:15 pm

Community Art Project The Decatur Area Arts Council hosts an art project for all ages. From 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, families and others will have the opportunity to create cards using a watercolor crayon-resist technique and printmaking from Styrofoam blocks. Both activities will be available at no charge.

Artist Exhibitions Nationally known for his music poster art, local “Indie” artist, Jon Griffin, has organized a select group of talented and diverse artists to demonstration their crafts including painting sketching and sculpting. Craft Beer Tasting Do you esteem beer as something to be savored and appreciated like good food? Visit “The Back Lot” where McGorray’s Golf & Grille will present a first-class selection of craft beers. “The Back Lot” on Water and North Streets is an interactive arts experience sure to become the new hangout spot for those who appreciate the funky things in life.

Shop ‘Til You Drop!

We all know the Celebration really begins to pulse just around dusk as the national entertainment acts begin to take stage. However there is plenty to check out during the day, including blocks upon blocks of shopping. Featuring everything from handmade jewelry to precious children’s novelties, unique gifts to beautiful furniture and home décor, handmade sauces to fine photography, our Arts and Crafts section includes over 3 blocks of handmade, creative items for sale. Arts and Crafters can be found along Water Street from North Street at the Back Lot area clear down to Main Street’s Heritage Stage. Arts and Crafts shopping has also expanded onto Prairie Street this year. Be sure not to miss a single booth, you never know exactly what treasures you’ll find! Decatur Celebration also has a number of eclectic Commercial Booths scattered across the festival. Stop at these booths to pick up freebies and information from Small Businesses, do more great shopping from vendors like Scentsy, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Dom’s Sunglasses, Decal Depot and Cutco, among many others. Be sure to take your children down to visit the Airwalk Action booth on South Franklin to create a custom bopping heads music video! Commercial Spaces are located on North Street, State Street, North Park Street and South Franklin Street.

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Decatur Celebration CHAIRPERSONS

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION visitor services

The downtown Transit Center is located at 353 East William Street, behind the Post Office. Buses will run throughout the Celebration. Special transportation to all area motels can be arranged by calling DPTS at 424-2800 at least 30 minutes ahead of the desired pick-up time. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are available.

Fares: Fares: adults 75¢ | youth (5-18 years) 60¢ | people with disabilities, senior citizens (65+), and children under 5 years ride free. Hours: Thursday, August 2 ...5:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. (last trip departing downtown) Friday, August 3 ........5:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. (last trip departing downtown) Saturday, August 4 ...6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. (last trip departing downtown) Sunday, August 5 ......11:15 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. (last trip departing downtown) Free trolley rides around the perimeter of the Celebration every 15 minutes. Riders may get on and off anywhere along the route.

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

BABY STROLLER RENTAL

• American Red Cross (Civic Center Grass) •Macon County Health Dept (William & State) • Decatur Ambulance Service (S. Franklin at Main)

FIRST AID

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

An enclosed air conditioned trailer is available to provide privacy to feed and care for the baby at the Macon County Health Dept. Center at William & Water Streets.

MOTHER/BABY FEEDING AREA

Free Decatur Herald & Review programs are available at the WAND tent in Central Park. Information marquees with large maps and stage schedules are placed at each intersection.

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ACCESSIBLE STAGE SEATING

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 facilities available at the Civic Center and throughout the festival.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION

KNOW YOUR

2 1/2 car garage

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 $5.00 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 3..........4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4......8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5 ......11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING

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Van and taxi service for people with disabilities offers rides during the Celebration for a fee. Hours are: Thursday, August 2 ..5:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. (Note: no special service to hotels, motels on Thurs.)

Friday, August 3........5:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Saturday, August 4 ....6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. Sunday, August 5 ....11:15 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. Decatur residents registered for this service should call AOK Taxi at 217-3307771. Out of town visitors with disabilities please call DPTS at 217-424-2800 to arrange rides.

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.

WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

This service is available on the following days and times: Friday, August 3 ........4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4 ....9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, August 5.......11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Easter Seals Central Illinois has offered this service since 1987, and is pleased to continue the tradition.

Decatur Celebration

50/50 Raffle Vicky Bujack

In-House Operations Randy Rhoades

Alcohol Controls John Piraino

In-House Operations Jarrod Cox

Back Lot Stage Kristy Kitterman

Kid's Block Starla Garrett

Bags Tournament Elisabeth Green

Logistics Mike Schwarze

Band Together Eric Pries

Main Gate Kirk Myers

Band Together Pre-Sales John Benda

North Street Stage Leslie Bennick

Base Station Shanon Brown

Operations Chairman Bob Rhodes

Beverage - Beer R.J. Adams

Operations Chairman Chris Beaman

Beverage - Operations Kevin Chapman

Operations Chairman Jessica Poor

Beverage - Pepsi LeAnne Shoemaker

Operations Director Mike Queary

Beverage - Wine & Breezers Bill Wond

Paid Parking Jeff Stockdale

Cabaret Stage Doug Likes

Parade Craig Curtis

Cash Pick Up Heather Cross

Parade Rita Zindars

Cash Processing Marla LeBeau

Parade Gloria Russell

Cash Processing Evelyn Hannon

Parking & Barricades Jerry Nihiser

Cash Processing Steve LeBeau

Photography Travis Lickey

Cash Processing Matt Noonan

Police Services Sgt. Greg Spain

Cash Processing Lora Sloan

Recycling Debra Hughes-Garrett

Central Park Stage Mike Sorrentino

Security & Public Safety Mark Scranton

Christian Music Stage Charity Clary

Security & Public Safety Alan Engdale

Clean-Up Dan Mendenall

Show Stage Kurt Terry

Clean-Up Jerry Nihiser

Shuttle Tina Shambaugh

Emergency Medical Services Edward Kemnitz

Signage Kent Zindars

Events Natalie Johnson

Souvenirs Lori Queary

Food Vendors Jim Hoback

Spotlight Stage Anastasia Lingle

Food Vendors Steve Furrow

Stage Logistics Jeff Ludwick

Funfest Stage Mike Horcharik

Transportation Roger Starbird

Goodtimes Stage Donna Croxen

Utilities David Martin

Goodtimes Stage Tom Croxen

Utilities Don Robinson

Hospitality - North Debbie Green

Utilities Frank Ferracane

Hospitality - South Camilla McKinney

Utilities John Koehler

Hospitality - South Rob Haines

Vendors Michelle Hazelrigg

Hospitality - Special Shelley Gregg

Visitors Services Bart Greenberger

Hospitality - VIP Eileen Milligan

Wine Garden Steve Payton

Hospitality - Volunteers Bonnie Hendren

Wine Garden Dean Severe

Ice Management John Mahaffey

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5:00 PM Dance Party 6:00 PM Decatur Public Library Readiculous Story Time 7:00 PM Kid’s Block Closes

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RAZZLE DAZZLE GOODTIMES PARADE

The 2012 RK Dixon and Tate & Lyle Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade promises to once again entertain thousands of families with high quality floats, high energy bands and marching units, GIANT balloons and plenty of more surprises. Saturday, August 4 AT 10 am The parade is televised live by StormCenter 17 and rebroadcast on Sunday August 5 at 12 noon. It’s the parade you won’t want to miss! The Razzle Dazzle Goodtimes Parade route circles the festival grounds (Franklin, North, Water, Main) on Saturday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Thorton’s Royal Raiders Parade Corps Decatur Police Department Boulder Design Macon County Honor Guard to embark on some new adventure Decatur Youth Hockey 2012 Celebration to play Decatur Fire Department with me. Getting married in a Santa and Mrs. Clause on host to third wedding in Charles Parlier Chapter #24 famous mobile wedding chapel is Vacation festival history not an opportunity that comes Korean War Veteran Assn. Central A & M Marching Decatur, IL- The Decatur along every day!” Sherriff’s Honor Guard Raiders and Raiderettes Celebration has been the venue of Greater Decatur Youth Band High Stepper Bike choice for a couple of weddings in Following the LaVela/Earnest 4th Degree Knights of Rich’s Pedal Tractors its history, but never for one on vows, the couple and their families Columbus wheels. On Saturday, August 4th, GLAD will have an intimate and slightly Humane Society 2012, Ashley LaVela, an Event Neuhoff Media more traditional Reception Storm Center 17 News Anchors Assistant at Decatur Celebration, together at Paco’s Sol Bistro. After Bluesmobile Inc., and her fiancé Jonathan Sean Streaty and Dawn Celebration weekend, the couple Knight's Action Park Pirate Ship Earnest will be joined in holy Sterling will continue to live happily ever Macon County Conservation matrimony by Reverend Darrell after in Springfield, Illinois both Decatur Elks Waterloo German Band Best aboard the mobile wedding seeking Master’s Degrees from Super Kids Club Lincoln Wine Garden Grapes chapel “Best Man.” The ceremony University of Illinois-Springfield. Rolling Prairie Corvettes Co- Grand Marshal will take place immediately Take the Children to Kids Block Best Mans Wedding Chapel following a memorable cruise The “Best Man” and Reverend DMH through the Razzle Dazzle Jelly Bean and Cupcake Best will remain on Celebration DMH Goodtimes Parade where the Fox CW grounds on Saturday afternoon for couple will serve as Parade CoDecatur Sister Cities Committee Woodland String Mummers photo opportunities as well as onGrand Marshals. Pana High School Band the-spot vow renewals or other Prairie State Bank presents the weddings. Renewals and Commodore Stephen Decatur Board of Directors The bride-to-be and her lucky Weddings at the Celebration will OKO Tumblers The SCREAM Haunted groom both grew up in Oak Lawn, be offered for a special fee of $100. Crimestoppers Adventure Illinois. It was not until Ashley’s Couples interested in being Co-Grand Marshal Aspira Sanhador Belly Dancers freshman year at the University of married at the Celebration will Vintage Chicago Police Car Hapa Haole Wahines Illinois-Champaign/Urbana that need to apply for and obtain a Caterpillar Off Highway Truck the two started dating. “We had The Kelly Group Macon County Marriage License Debbie’s Dance Studio mutual friends in high school and Prairieland Punishers prior to the weekend. we were even in band together, Papa Murphy’s Meals on Wheels but we never talked,” said Ashley. Decatur Celebration 50/50 Hands of Jesus Ministry Kids After three years together, Jon Raffle Train Performers popped the question under the Bass Fishing Tournament Float Prairie Capital Corvair Eternal Flame monument on the Dynamite Gymnastics Association University of Illinois’ campus. The Shrine Dune Buggies DAC presents ZUMBA monument holds an urban legend Eisenhower High School that says “if you kiss your Sammy & Suzie the Street Cheerleaders sweetheart while seated here, you Sweepers Eisenhower High School will stay together forever, or marry.” Among the crowds and Marching Band hustle bustle of the Decatur DPS Float Celebration, the happy couple will DPS Float make that legend a reality in the DPS Float company of their closest friends MHS Cheerleaders and family. MHS Band Macon County Fair Royalty Why a Celebration Wedding? Pepsi Flier Car Ashley explains their adventurous, Eas’a Belly Dancers “why not” decision: “Jon has always said that I’m Gail Wolf’s Pony Carousel unpredictable. The last time he Co- Grand Marshal told me I wouldn’t do something I Normal Corn Belters ended up jumping out of an Power Drillers airplane (skydiving). So I think St. Mary’s Hospital he’s always on his toes now, ready

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