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To: Ilaine who wrote (90078)12/10/2004 3:39:46 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) of 793939
 
Was the Denver Parade of Lights ever a Christmas parade?

Organizers say no.

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In the 30 years that it's been held, there has been an occasional Christmas element to the parade, such as marching bands playing Christmas songs, and several years ago a large balloon in the parade read "Merry Christmas." In 1987, even Mayor Federico Pena greeted the city with "Merry Christmas!" during the parade.

But last spring when the Faith Bible Chapel asked to be a part of the parade, offering to sponsor or build their own float and sing carols, organizers said no because it would be offensive.

"We try to be sensitive to the fact that we are a very diverse community and a very diverse world," said Rogers. She said this is a holiday parade, not specifically a Christmas parade, and it's occuring during a season when many other cultures are celebrating other holidays as well.
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thedenverchannel.com

Well, if it never was a Christmas parade, what's the fuss?
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