The Lions Club of Fillmore would like to congratulate everyone who made the Christmas Parade a success. First and most important are those, who without their enthusiastic support, the parade would not exist, are the citizens of Fillmore who line Central Avenue to cheer the parade entries. Secondly, are the many groups that create the parade entries for all to enjoy. Lastly, are the many different people that give their time and effort to make sure the parade marches down Central Avenue at exactly 1pm on the first Saturday of December. The motto of the Lions Club is “We Serve” and the parade is but one small example of that commitment. This is the 10th year the Lions Club has sponsored the Annual Fillmore Christmas Parade. The Fillmore Lions Club’s continues to sponsor the parade in honor of long time member, the late Henry “Hank” Carrillo. Hank urged the Club to assume the responsibility of the parade when it was in danger of losing sponsorship. The behind the scenes organization that is necessary to have a safe enjoyable event requires many people both on the day of the parade and several months before. The News Organizations of Fillmore are an indispensable link to the more than 70 groups that expressed interest in the parade. Assistance from several departments at the City of Fillmore, including: City Manager Yvonne Quiring, Planning Dept. Denise Beauduy, Public Works Dept. Joe Zuniga and Evelia Hernandez, and Annette Cardona, Community Services Supervisor. A special thanks needs to go out to the Police Chief, Tim Hagel and Fire Chief Rigo Landeros for working to keep us safe. The Lions Club strives to provide an event that minimizes the impact on the lives of our neighbors. The Lions Club appreciates the patience given to the inconveniences of street closures. Club members staffed the many street closures and parade line up preparation areas working with all our neighbors to meet that goal. Our parade announcers, Joni and RJ Stump are a Fillmore tradition in of themselves. It just wouldn’t be a parade without them. Hundreds of giggling children and their parents took their free pictures with Santa after the parade. The Christmas Village at the Fillmore Historical Museum is so well decorated with the holiday spirit it added to the enjoyment many times. The generous support of Martha Gentry and the Historical Museum contributed to the overwhelming success of this event, (and happiness of lots of children). Lastly a huge thank you to Santa and his Elves for taking time out of their busy holiday schedules to spend time in Fillmore. Happy Holidays, Bob Klittich Fillmore Lions Club Christmas Parade Chairman