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2012 May Days Features New Additions, Old Traditions

The 20th annual festival May Days returns this week in Clinton.

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates this event each year and they once again have a full four days of activities. Executive Director at the Chamber, Marian Brisard notes May Days will kick off with opening ceremonies. She explains this will include a flag ceremony with the AmVets and Clinton Fire Department and an opening speech given by Chamber Board President Scott Williamson.

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Tourism Director at the Chamber of Commerce, Carolyn Sugg recalls the first May Days when she was a junior high school student. She says they are trying to bring back some of the things that were a part of the original May Days festivals.

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As you make your away around Clinton, the fliers the Chamber has up promoting May Days, in the bottom right corner of the flier you'll notice a 'QR Code'. A QR Code a two-dimensional bar code that anyone with a smart phone or mobile device, such as an iPad, Xoom, etc, can scan and it will take you directly to the Chamber's website. Brisard says it is becoming increasingly popular among businesses in town and it is easier to scan the QR Code rather than remember their long web address.

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A full slate of competitions, fun activities and festival rides are on tap for this upcoming four day event which kicks off Thursday evening and runs through Sunday afternoon.

May Days is a fundraiser for the Chamber. Tickets can be ordered in advance, and are a discounted price. For more information you can contact the Clinton Chamber at 935-3364 or stop in at 100 South Center Street, Suite 101 on the downtown Clinton Square.

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