An entry in the Floral Fete in Saratoga Springs from the late 1800s and early 1900s. A re-creation of the parade of decorated wheeled wagons, bikes, carriages or carts steps off Aug. 2. Courtesy of Saratoga 150
SARATOGA SPRINGS ? From horse-shaped vintage red wagons to a surrey pedal-car bedecked with potted plants, Saratogians are planning their Floral Fete entries for the old-fashioned promenade Aug. 2, the eve of the 150th milestone celebrating the date racing began in Saratoga Springs.
One of the most fascinating elements of the Floral Fete, which will start at Route 50 and Broadway at 7:30 p.m., will be the self-decorated, non-motorized contingent of Saratoga County children and adults who are decorating bicycles, baby carriages, wagons and other creative contraptions on wheels in the floral motif reminiscent of the popular fetes of the late 1800s and early 1900s in Saratoga Springs.
Prizes will include a $1,000 Most Creative Entry. Monetary prizes of $50, $100 and $150 will be awarded for Best Kid?s Bicycle, Best Wagon, Best Baby Carriage, Best Adult Bicycle and Best Contraption on Wheels.
As in days of old, the judging will take the quality of the flowers and the design into consideration, as well as originality, creativity and historical significance.
Although most entries, to date, boast plans for a variety of real flowers, cut and potted, the rules are accepting of some hand-made and faux flowers ? ?nice silk-like flowers and handmade crepe paper flowers on children?s entries will be accepted, but no plastic,? according to organizers.
The promenade will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Route 50 and Broadway. The self-|decorated, non-motorized division of bicycles, baby carriages, wagons and other contraptions on wheels will join in at Walton Street, as the promenade continues down Broadway to Congress Park, where the public is invited by Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson to a communitywide ice cream social in the park.
Stewart?s will dish out five flavors of ice cream in cups, while supplies last, and entertainment ? from ragtime music and performing children?s groups to strolling entertainers ? will abound, and Saratoga 150 tokens will be given out to exchange for free rides on the carousel.
The self-decorated division and other promenade participants will receive their prizes in the Casino.
Saratoga County residents interested in entering can go to www.saratoga|150.com; email inquires to FloralFete@Saratoga 150.com.
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Source: http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2013/07/15/entertainment/doc51ddc68ebb715490248414.txt
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