(Chittenango, NY – May 2013) Every year the Oz-Stravaganza! committee honors a special guest with the title of Grand Marshal of Oz-Stravaganza!. Many weeks ago the committee unanimously voted to bestow Flowerpot and Sleepyhead Munchkin Margaret Pellegrini with the honor for the 2013 Oz-Stravaganza!
Margaret has attend Oz-Stravaganza! for over 20 years and she holds a special place in the hearts of the festival planners, the citizens of Chittenango as well as the 20,000 Oz fans that attend each year.
Margaret’s family has informed the Oz committee that recent health issues are making it impossible for her to travel to Oz-Stravaganza! this year. This news saddens the committee who will miss her energetic smile, quick wit and most of all her friendship.
Margaret will still be honored as Grand Marshal of the 35th annual Oz parade which kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday June 1 in downtown Chittenango.
The Oz committee wishes her well. A card will be available for Oz fans to offer well wishes throughout Oz weekend at the All Things Oz Museum, 211 Genesee St, Chittenango.
This year the festival themed, “Patchwork of Oz” will be held May 31 to June 2 offering a wide variety of activities, events and 21 special guests who will offer many Oz programs.
Sponsorships are needed for some of the special guests and events. Sponsorship inquiries should be directed to 315-333-2286.
The Oz-Stravaganza! website is updated often as events unfold at www.oz-stravaganza.com
so check it often for all the latest Oz news.