March 31, 2008
Contact: Robin Meinhart, Downtown Liaison, (480) 312-2647
Downtown Scottsdale April Events Include the Mayor’s
State of the City address, the First Ever Divas and Dogs
Parade & Fashion Show, the Great Arizona Picnic and Live
Music in Old Town and 5th Ave.
Scottsdale’s Downtown is host to a wide variety of events that range the April 3rd Mayor’s State of the City address to the first annual Divas and Dogs Pet Parade & Fashion Show on April 5. Also featured on Saturdays throughout the month of April, are live musical performances in Old Town and the Kiva Courtyard from noon to 3 p.m. Upcoming events planned for May include the May 4 Cyclo de Mayo bicycle race and the May 17 Lucky Duck Derby. For more information on Scottsdale’s Downtown, including maps, trolley routes, and a directory of businesses, visit: http://www.scottsdaledowntown.com/
APRIL 3 - MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON MARSHALL WAY BRIDGE. The Honorable Mayor Manross will deliver the 2008 State of the City Address in Downtown Scottsdale on Thursday, April 3 starting with a 5:30 p.m. reception and remarks following at 6 p.m.
APRIL 5 – 1:30 -5 p.m. - DIVAS & DOGS ON 5TH AVE PET PARADE AND FASHION SHOW. Divas and dogs will take to streets on 5th Ave. and Craftsman Ct., in a two-hour parade. Onlookers can enjoy the festivities while shopping during a 5th Ave. sidewalk sale. The parade is followed by a fashion show, where professional models sport fashions, such as matching pajamas with their pooches and other accessories. Enjoy pet trick competitions, live music and prizes.
Best Pet Trick Contest, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Kiva Center on Craftsman Ct.
Owner/Dog Parade, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at 5th Ave. and Craftsman Ct.
2008 Classy Jazzy’s Fashion Show, 4 p.m., 7111 E. 5th Ave.
Pre-register for the Parade by visiting Classy Jazzy at 7111 E. 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 or calling (480) 970-1894 or (480) 584-8756 for more information.
APRIL 8 THROUGH 13 - IT'S A FOOD FEST! This year’s six-day food extravaganza includes more than a dozen distinct events in which to taste and sip your way through. The Great Arizona Picnic, one of the more popular events, will be from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 12; and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13 on Scottsdale's Civic Center Mall. The picnic features fabulous food, refreshing beverages and live music. There is a $10 entry fee for everyone older than 12; and $1 per tasting coupon. Additional information available at: http://www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org/
SATURDAY’S THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF APRIL:
Live Music in Old Town from noon to 3 p.m. at Pima Plaza, 7227 E. 1st Avenue. Entertainers include: April 5 - Mary Hoffman; April 12 – The Geetars; April 19 - Pete Pancrazi; and April 26 - Hans Olson
Fifth Avenue Farmer’s Market and Courtyard Musical Performers – Farmer’s market (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); and Kiva Center "Music in The Courtyard" (noon to 3 p.m.)
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