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2010 FOL Spotlight- Reindeer Run/Rudolph Ride/Snowball Express
Downtown Festival of Lights
Friday, December 3rd

*Free Parking in River Center Parking Garage!

This week we will be highlighting special activities that will take place as part of the Downtown Festival of Lights, which will be held on Friday, December 3 from 4:00pm - 9:00pm in River Center Plaza. We encourage you to arrive early and enjoy all of the great activities planned for the 2010 Downtown Festival of Lights.


Reindeer Run
The 2010 Reindeer Run is a Forum 35 family friendly run that is held in conjunction with the Festival of Lights. They will again be partnering with the U.S. Marines for Toys for Tots. Please bring a NEW unwrapped toy to early packet pickup or on race day to be entered in a raffle for a $75 gift certificate to Varsity Sports. Please no weapon toys.

All toys benefit the Children of the Baton Rouge Area. Monetary donations can be made out to Toys for Tots and mailed to 8410 General Chennault Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. More information can be found at www.toysfortots.org.

The cost is $15 before race day, $20 on race day, or a Family Plan for $12 per runner with a minimum of three runners. You must sign-up before race day to take advantage of the deal. Children under 5 run free! Online registration ends at 10pm on December 1st. Sign-up here.

For more information contact Eddie Budd at 225-573-2833 or visit www.reindeer-run.com/.

Rudolph Ride
Bicyclists are invited to participate in the "Rudolph Ride" to promote bicycle safety when riding at night. Depart City Park at 5:00 p.m. and ride Downtown with lights and reflective gear leading the way. Judging will take place along North Boulevard with the most reflective and brightly lit bicyclist invited on stage and recognized by Mayor Holden prior to the lighting of the Christmas tree, so make sure you light the way like Rudolph!

Snowball Express
The Festival of Lights Snowball Express trackless train will be traveling up and down North Boulevard to view the sights and sounds of the Festival of Lights. Hop aboard the Snowball Express from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at the corner of St. Louis and North Boulevard or at the Old Governor's Mansion.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND ALL OF THE GREAT ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON CLICK HERE
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Look forward to seeing you all!

Thanks,

DDD



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