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City Presents Two Free Events in October and November

By Hattie Strong, Community Writer
October 11, 2017 at 03:11pm. Views: 100

The City of Colton is showcasing two free events in the months of October and November for the residents.  The first event will be a Halloween Festival to be held on Tuesday, October 31 between the hours of 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Fleming Park.  There will be food vendors, games, crafts, entertainment and a costume contest; costume contest times will be divided between the different ages of the participants as follows: 

5:45 p.m.—Infants-2, 6:05 p.m.---Ages 3-5, 6:25 p.m.---Ages 6-8, 6:45 p.m.---Ages 9-11, 7:05 p.m.---Ages 12-15, 7:25 p.m.---Best Group, 7:45 p.m.---Furry Friends

Prospective participants can visit the Costume Contest Booth by the stage for contest details.

The second event will take place on Veterans Day, Saturday November 11 with a 8:00 a.m. start time at Veterans Park, 292 East O Street with a Prayer Ceremony.  A parade honoring veterans will be starting North on La Cadena Drive/beginning at O Street and ending at E Street.  The Veterans Day Ceremony will follow the parade at Fleming Park with a reception and veteran autographs being given at the Colton Women’s Club, 295 N. 7th Street at 12:00 p.m.  Two open houses will be held from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 155 (1401 Veterans Way), and Veterans of Foreign Wars, (1789 N. 8th Street).  Colton Council Member Dr. G can be contacted at 909-213-3730 or LSG85@aol.com for more information.

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