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It's time for a parade.
The city of Naples is planning a parade for next week to honor the Naples High School softball team. The parade is tentatively scheduled for 3 p.m., May 21, said Naples Mayor Bill Barnett.
It's still in the planning stages, but Barnett said he expects the parade to come down Fifth Avenue South and end at the Cambier Park band shell where Barnett will read a proclamation honoring the team.
The parade would start at Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South, before ending at Cambier Park, said Community Services Director Dave Lykins. The city will not incur any costs for the event.
The event will need to be approved during Naples City Council's May 21 meeting, Lykins said.
“There isn't anybody in the whole world that would dare deny this,” Barnett said.
Naples High School's softball team won its first state title since 2001, beating Pembroke Pines 5-2 in the Class 4A state championship last week.
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We need more things like this for this citys youth.
#1 Posted by RockfordGrad on May 13, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great decision! Both of the girls teams that won state titles (basketball and softball) deserve the parade. If they give a parade for the boys, it is only fair that they give one for the girls.
#2 Posted by artsy1 on May 13, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Too bad the working people won't be able to make it...
#3 Posted by s1236 on May 13, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh brother. Any reason for Barnett to get out of work.
#4 Posted by upagain on May 13, 2008 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Go Eagles!! You girls are the greatest!!! Enjoy your moment... you'll remember it forever!!
#5 Posted by lizzyb on May 13, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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