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Last year’s reindeer games got out of hand when Rudolph tried to make a run for it at the Dominion Christmas Parade. Handlers desperately attempted to maneuver the 50 foot helium reindeer around a traffic light at the intersection of Broad Street and Meadow Street, but to no avail.

Henrico County resident Lisa Salita captured the moment and posted it to the popular website, YouTube. Within days, the video became a viral hit, prompting stories around the globe as far as UK and Japan, and featured on national television shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live, Nightly News with Brian Williams, and the Today Show.

“We can ensure that Rudolph has made a full recovery from last year’s unfortunate accident,” said Robert Kelly, chairman of the parade and president

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of Richmond Parade Inc. “He has had minor cosmetic surgery and an adequate recovery period, but will no doubt be ready for Parade Day.”

This year, the Dominion Christmas Parade is taking extra precautions to ensure Rudolph will not sustain any further head injuries. Owens & Minor, the nation’s leading distributor of medical and surgical supplies, has decided to sponsor the wayward balloon.

The Christmas parade, filled with marching bands, colorful floats, large helium balloons and the Legendary Santa, will begin at 10 am on December 3rd, 2011. The line-up will travel Broad Street beginning at the Science Museum and conclude at 7th Street near the Richmond Coliseum.

Relive Rudolph’s harrowing 2010 parade experience by visiting:http://tiny.cc/dspm

Rudolph Balloon Deflates After Head Injury By Tera Barry

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Harlem Globetrotters Are a Slam DunkBy Tera Barry

The Harlem Globetrotters are back.

Basketball “Legend” Curly Neal, one of the most notable dribblers and shooters in basketball history, will be coming to Richmond for the 28th Annual Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3.

Curly was part of one of the most extraordinary eras in the team’s history, appearing on several popular television programs and specials, including “ABC’s Wide World of Sports,” “The Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine,” and “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan‘s Island.” He was also immortalized in animation on “The Harlem Globetrotters” cartoon series and on episodes of “Scooby Doo.”

Teammates Firefly Fisher and Slick Willie Shaw will also make an appearance at the Dominion Christmas Parade, and returning with the rest of the team for an exhibition game at the end of December.

“I can’t wait to see the Harlem Globetrotters,” says Julie Bayer Vile, Richmond resident and basketball enthusiast. “They always put on a great show for the whole family.”

Tipping off the 2012 North American leg of the tour in Richmond, the team will play nearly 270 games in more than 230 cities in 46 states, Washington DC, and five Canadian provinces.

Bringing a new show packed with even more family fun, amazing tricks and incredible basketball skills, the exhibition heads to the Richmond Coliseum on December 29.

For more information on their visit to Richmond, visit:www.harlemglobetrotters.com or www.richmondparade.com.

top: “legend” curly neal is one of the Harlem globetrotter greats, playing more than 6,000 games in 97 countries.

right: Third-year Globetrotter Firefly Fisher shows that big things can come in small packages.

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Santa has something more to celebrate when he comes down the chimney this year.

In addition to his normal festivities, Legendary Santa will celebrate 75 years in the Richmond community this Christmas season. To commemorate this anniversary, Legendary Santa now shares his stories, memories and love for all children as only he can, in Legendary Santa’s Stories from the Chair. 

Legendary Santa will also make his grand appearance at the 28th Annual Dominion Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3rd. The Parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Science Museum and concludes at 7th Street near the Richmond Coliseum.

Henrico County resident Jennifer Scott couldn’t be more excited about the holiday season. She remembers when she took her first son, Caleb to meet Santa for the first time. “It is one of those memorable moments that a mother never forgets,” she says. Now she gets to experience it again with her eight month old son, Luke. “Watching his face light up when he sees Santa and his reindeer will definitely make my heart melt.”

It’s no surprise to jolly ol’ Saint Nick that he has such an effect on parents and children alike. From children tugging on his beard to parents asking if he still wants cookies and milk on Christmas Eve, “People want to

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upper: legendary santa’s stories from the chair commemorates legendary santa’s 75 illustrious years in the richmond community. to purchase a copy visit: www.legendarysanta.org

lower: santa and the snow Queen wave to the children at the dominion christmas parade.

experience the magic of Christmas season, and it’s a joy that I can bring that to them,” said Legendary Santa.

For others, it’s about remembering family traditions.

“It was a tradition to visit Santa at Miller & Rhoads every year with my family,” said Richmond native, John White. “I have so many warm memories of Christmas time because of Santa. I’ll never forget that.”

Families can visit Legendary Santa at his new permanent home at the Children’s Museum of Richmond daily from November 25 – December 24. For more information on Legendary Santa or the Dominion Christmas Parade, visit www.LegendarySanta.org or www.richmondparade.com.

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The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad Street, and continues east down Broad Street to 7th Street. The eastbound lanes of Broad Street are closed from Davis to Strawberry Street from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the parade. The westbound lanes are closed from 7th Street to DMV Drive at 9 a.m. Leigh is closed from Boulevard to Hermitage except by permit only.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 10 a.m. – noon

Volunteer Check-in: in the Science Museum lobby

VIP Tent & Grandstands: in front of the Science Museum

Handicapped parking: in the DMV parking lot

Reserved handicapped area: in front of the DMV

For more information: visit www.richmondparade.org or call 804-788-6478.

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Native American Group Adds Flair to Christmas Parade

One of the most renowned Native American dance troupes in the country, “Red Crooked Sky” will be dancing their way into the holiday season at the 28th Dominion Christmas Parade. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Based in Southeastern Virginia, Red Crooked Sky is a collaborative mix of more than 20 different tribes across the United States and Canada. The multi-generational troupe involves everyone from children to grandparents in coming together to teach cultural and spiritual awareness through traditional and contemporary dance.

“Red Crooked Sky isn’t about entertaining, it’s about educating,” said Keith Anderson, executive director and co-founder of the esteemed group. “Our

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mission is to break down stereotypes, and share the beauty of the American Indian culture through dance.”

Red Crooked Sky has performed in more than 100 venues across the United States and Canada over the last five years alone.

Their colorful and energetic performances captivate children and adults alike, making it one of the most memorable groups in the Dominion Christmas Parade.

“This is our fifth time participating in the Dominion Christmas Parade, and it is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Anderson. “Seeing the new faces, feeling the energy of the crowd, and witnessing the kinship of families is what it’s all about.”

top and bottom left: red crooked sky repre-sents an array of tribes, including: cherokee, sioux, catawba and the choctaw nation.

bottom right: Keith anderson is the executive director and co-founder of red crooked sky - and a graduate of the University of richmond.

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“Parney” Named Grand Marshal of Dominion Christmas Parade

Todd “Parney” Parnell, the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, has been chosen as the 2011 Grand Marshal for Richmond’s 28th Dominion Christmas Parade. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Parade Chairman Robert Kelly said Parnell was an ideal choice for the “Celebrate the Joy of Giving’’ parade theme, noting that the committee felt he deserved special recognition for all of the positive things that the Richmond Flying Squirrels has given and done for the Richmond metropolitan area.

“I can’t even begin to say how excited I am to be the Grand Marshal in this year’s Dominion Christmas Parade,”

said Parnell. “Since the team moved to Richmond, participating in the parade has been a Flying Squirrels tradition, and I’m very honored to be a part of it in this capacity this year. We’re going to really squirrel it up!”

Each year, the beloved Richmond parade features local talent including high school marching bands, dance troupes, martial artists, and specialty groups in addition to colorful floats, large helium balloons, the famed Harlem Globetrotters and the legendary Santa Claus.

For more information, visitwww.richmondparade.com.