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Jamboree Days Parade (Update 3)

Reggie Bannister Grand Marshal

By Michael P. Neufeld
Sunday, July 6, 2008

Update 3 — Sunday 5:20 a.m.

Crestline, CA — The 2008 Jam Days Parade on July 5 combined with the actual Jamboree Days celebration with food and craft vendors and entertainment attracted thousands of people to Lake Drive.

One of the most popular entries was the appearance of Darth Vader and the Star Wars 501 Legion Stormtroopers.

Star Wars 501 Legion Stormtroopers and Darth Vader returned to the Jamboree Days Parade yesterday on Lake Drive. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

From fire engines and commercial entries and equestrian groups and the appearance of grand marshal Reggie Bannister, the parade delighted young and old alike.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Crestline Saturday for the Jamboree Days Parade led by Grand Marshal Reggie Bannister. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Honorary Mayor Russ Keller also participated in the parade and greeted people along the Lake Drive route that went right through the middle of the food and craft booths.

Once the parade ended, the entertainment began and a party atmosphere of Jam Days completely engulfed locals and visitors as they visited the booths and with each other.

A spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported a few minor incidents but indicated everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.

Update — Saturday 5:35 a.m.

Crestline, CA — The Jamboree Days celebration complete with a 10 a.m. parade and day-long entertainment and over 60 vendor booths up and down Lake Drive is sure to attract locals and visitors alike.

Reggie Bannister will serve as grand marshal for the parade that will feature a guest appearance by Darth Vader and a squad of Stormtroopers.

The parade is scheduled to begin its trek at the corner of Lake Drive and Fern Drive and end at Forest Shade Drive.

The newly named Honorary Mayor of Crestline--Russ Keller--will participate in a number of Jamboree Days events today including the parade at 10 a.m. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Following the parade, Crestline's new Honorary Mayor Russ Keller will present an award of recognition to the Crest Forest Fire Protection District in honor of their efforts to protect Crestline during the Grass Valley Fire last year.

"Bernie," the mascot of the Inland Empire 66ers will also participate in the 10 a.m. parade and the Mountain Fife and Drum Corps is also scheduled to participate.

Update — Tuesday 5:45 a.m.

Crestline, CA — The lineup continues to grow for the 2008 Jamboree Days Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday with Grand Marshal Reggie Bannister and Honorary Mayor Russ Keller set to head down Lake Drive in Crestline.

Reggie Bannister (right) and his wife GiGi volunteered to do makeup at the recent Every 15 Minutes Program at Rim High School. On July 5, Reggie Bannister will serve as grand marshal of the 2008 Crestline Jamboree Days Parade. (Photo by Michael P, Neufeld.)

Keller, the newest addition to the parade, will be presented with a "Key to Crestline" about noon at the Jamboree Music Stage on Lake Drive.

The Honorary Mayor, named by the sponsoring Crestline Chamber of Commerce, will also present an award of recognition to the Crest Forest Fire Protection District in honor of their efforts to protect Crestline during the Grass Valley Fire last year.

"Bernie," the mascot of the Inland Empire 66ers will also participate in the 10 a.m. parade along with the 501st Legion Stormtroopers.

On July 6, the Beat the Heat ICS District Championship Chili Cook-Off will be staged at the Lake Gregory baseball fields at 10 a.m.

Call the Crestline Chamber at (909) 338-2706 for additional Jamboree Days information.

Original Article

Crestline, CA – When the 2008 Jamboree Days Parade heads down Lake Drive on Saturday, July 5, Reggie Bannister will be serving as Grand Marshal.

Bannister, probably best known for his starring role as the intrepid ice cream vendor-turned hero in the action-horror series, Phantasm I-IV, is also a local musician, actor, screenwriter, activist and Vietnam veteran.

"Reggie's career spans over 40 years in television, film and entertainment with a varied background that includes writing, acting and music," according to Crestline Chamber President Dave Lanham. "Since moving to Crestline with his wife, Gigi (Fast Elk), the couple set out on a mission to bring the filming industry to Crestline.

"The Crestline Film Office, which the Bannister's help create, increased local revenues over $100,000 in the first year," Lanham explained. "The Crestline Chamber is proud to honor such an outstanding member of our community."

In addition to serving as the parade's grand marshal, Bannister will be performing on both the July 5 Jamboree Music Stage along with classic original rock acts "De Castro & Bannister", "Nothing Matters", and blues band "Born Blue". On July 6, Reggie will be performing with Blue Grass phenomenon "This Just In" at the "Beat the Heat" ICS Sanctioned Chili Cook-Off at the Lake Gregory ball fields.

For additional information contact the Crestline Chamber of Commerce at (909) 338-2706,

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