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INKSTER - ROMULUS
INKSTER - ROMULUS

Rotary Festival of Lights planning now under way

The traditional Romulus Ozga St. There will be a shuttle
Rotary Parade of Lights set for 8 service provided to the stating
p.m. Sept. 15, will officially begin location to join groups.
the popular Pumpkin Festival "This will help reduce conges-
again this year. tion during lineup and have your
The parade takes place no vehicles at the end of the parade.
matter what the weather condi- Vehicles not actually participat-
tions may be, organizers said, and ing in the parade will be allowed
each entry pays a $10 fee. To par- in the staging area only to drop
ticipate, the entries must be on off participants and then will be
wheels and lighted, the more directed elsewhere for parking,"
lights, the better chance of win- organizers said in a prepared
ning the $50 prize awarded in statement. There will be no park-
each category. Glow sticks are not ing available at the staging loca-
sufficient lighting for a float or tion.
participants, organizers remind- There will be hot dogs and
ed entry hopefuls. Vehicles with water available at the
headlights should keep them off Progressive Hall for participants
as they distract other entries and after the parade, they added,
music is welcome, officials said. Entries will be organized into
Political entries are strictly pro- six categories. Voting for the
hibited. favorite for each category will be
"This is not just another completed on the
parade. This is a chance to shine," RomulusRotary Facebook page include: Commercial - Any float family floats, and non-profit Live Music - Marching bands
organizers said. Staging for the by "liking" the photos of the vari- entry advertising a business will organizations; Non-Motorized - and/or floats with live
parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. on ous floats. Winners will be be considered in this category. Any non-commercial float entry music/entertainment and School
Goddard Road, west of Wayne announced on Facebook at 5 p.m. This might also include any entry that is not motor powered. This - Any entry that might be created
Road. Only actual parade entries Sunday, Sept. 17 and will be invit- that has paid employees helping might include horses, bikes, or and affiliated or advertised as a
should attend the line up proce- ed to a Romulus Rotary Club in the creation of the float; groups of people walking in the school such as Romulus High
dure. All other participants must meeting to be recognized and Motorized - Any non-commercial parade; Classic Car - Any classic School, Barth Elementary,
park at the Romulus Progressive awarded their prize money. float entry that is motor powered. car, including trucks, buses and Halecreek Elementary, Summit
Club near Five Points at 11580 Parade entry categories This would include churches, other forms of transportation; Academy, etc.
Businesses awarded grants Video tour of city set

Romulus businesses Ginosko Modular
and Mucci Farms were among those ” at recreation center
awarded funding from the most recent This funding for businesses
round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants. across the state
Statewide, approximately $13.5 mil- There will be a one-time opportuni- indoor tour is designed for those who
lion in grants from the second cycle of fis- will make all the difference. ty to take the Inktown Tour without are not physically able to walk the
cal year 2023 Going PRO Talent Fund leaving the comfort of the air-condi- pedestrian tour of the community.
were awarded to nearly 300 Michigan tioned Inkster Recreation Center Organizers said this is a rare oppor-
businesses to help approximately 8,500 ing to local businesses across the state, beginning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, tunity which will include information
workers secure employment, industry- ensuring they can provide the necessary Aug. 4. about the history of the city along with
recognized credentials and strong wages. training to uplift and support Michigan's Organizers said both refreshments the present and future.
In Romulus, Ginosko Modular was world-class workforce,” said state Rep. and knowledge will be served at the “Inkster is at the center of
awarded $141,485 and Mucci Farms, Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Township). free event, sponsored by members of American history and the heart of hub
$81,855, according to official state “Strengthening our manufacturing sector We Rise with help from the of Black history. Let's keep that legacy
reports. has never been more important, and this Community Up Project and Project alive and take it forward,” organizers
“For years, Michigan's Going PRO funding for businesses across the state We Hope, Dream, and Believe. The said.
Talent Fund has provided critical fund- will make all the difference.”