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Estimated 200,000 enjoy annual parade

Sirens blared and horns honked as children and adults outstretched their arms in the air in hopes of catching beads.
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New queen, hern named at DeSoto Ball
Vying for DeSoto queen title
Manatee hits waves for Bottle Boat Regatta
De Soto Easter Sunrise Service
De Soto Heritage Festival Grand Parade/After Parade Party
Queen’s Court Debut & Coloring Contest
Children’s Parade & Party in the Park

Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008

What is your favorite part about the parade?
Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008

De Soto Parade

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Estimated 200,000 enjoy annual parade
Sunday, Apr. 13, 2008

Bottle Boat Regatta

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Manatee hits waves for Bottle Boat Regatta

Schedule of Events

April 2008

De Soto Ball
April 25, 2008- Bradenton Municipal Auditorium - 8:00 pm
De Soto 5K Run
April 26, 2008 - Manatee Avenue (39th St to 9th St) - 6:15 pm
De Soto Heritage Festival Grand Parade
April 26, 2008 - Manatee Avenue (39th St to 9th St) - 6:30 pm
De Soto Heritage Festival After Parade Party
April 26, 2008 - Bradenton Municipal Auditorium - 8:00 pm

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Estimated 200,000 enjoy annual parade

New queen, hern named at DeSoto Ball

Vying for DeSoto queen title

Manatee hits waves for Bottle Boat Regatta

De Soto Easter Sunrise Service

De Soto Heritage Festival Grand Parade/After Parade Party

Queen’s Court Debut & Coloring Contest

Children’s Parade & Party in the Park

Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008

What is your favorite part about the parade?

Sunday, Apr. 27, 2008

De Soto Parade

Related story:

Sunday, Apr. 13, 2008

Bottle Boat Regatta

Related story:

Schedule of Events