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The 32nd annual Oz-Stravaganza! themed "The Emerald City of Oz" in
honor of the 6th book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series by the same name
will be held June 4th - 6th in downtown Chittenango. Grand Marshals for the Oz parade which kicks off at 2 pm Saturday June 5th are Jane Lahr and Maya Gottfried, daughter and grand daughter of Bert Lahr the
Cowardly Lion in the 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz".
Special guests for the weekend are three of the original Munchkins from
the movie who will be available for autographs throughout the weekend. Those attending are Margaret Pellegrini, Karl Slover and Jerry Maren.  Also attending are Oz historian and author, John Fricke, Baum's great grandson Bob Baum and his wife Clare, Judy Garland's movie stand-in,Caren Marsh-Dollm and Munchkin by marraige, Myrna Swensen wife of the late Clarence Swensen.

Amusement rides, a petting zoo, crafters, vendors, games, food, and
entertainment will be ongoing in Oz-Stravaganza!/Dr. West Park all
weekend. Glinda's Royal tent offers an Oz history display, Munchkin
autograph sessions, childrens fingerprinting, Authors Alley, and silent
auctions.

Friday and Saturday evenings there are free Ozzy programs in the
auditorium at Chittenango High School. Friday from 4 pm - 7 pm there is
a spaghetti dinner with the Munchkins also at the high school.

Friday at 9:30 pm there will be a fabulous fireworks display in
Community Recognition Park. The weekend also offers 5 hot air balloon
lift offs. The United states Postal Service will be offering special Oz
cancellations Friday and Saturday.

Childrens costume judging will take place prior to the prade in
Stickles Park and registration for the Munchkin Mile Kids Fun Fun
begins at the Chittenango Fire Station at 10 am Saturday with the race
beginning promptly at 11 am.

The finals of the "Emerald City Idol" singing competion will take place
from noon - 3 pm on Sunday June 6th in Oz-Stravaganza!/Dr. West Park.
Free parking is available at Chittenango High School and Community
Recognition Park with a free shuttle operating continually to and from
Oz-Stravaganza!/Dr.West Park and the downtown area.

Details for all Oz-Stravaganza! events can be found at www.oz-stravaganza.com. Questions may also be directed to 315 430 0765 or 315 415 8546