Ray Cox, founder of the Cowboy Christmas Parade, is hosting a new fundraising event in conjunction with the parade this year.
A Cowboy Parade Dinner and Dance will be held Friday, Nov. 2 at the Battleford Legion Hall. Supper is at 6:30 p.m. and is provided by Second 2 None Catering. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 for children under 10. Tickets are limited with only 120 to be sold. Tickets must also be purchased no later than Oct. 22.
Proceeds from the parade and this new event go to the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund.
Country Connection will crank up at 8 p.m., but before that the duo of THEM will kick it off and get the crowd going at 7:30 p.m. There may also be auction items and 50/50 tickets to raise additional funds.There willbe a cash bar.
"Should there be any businesses or individualswishingto donate items to our auction,that would be awesome. Give me a shout," Cox urges.
"I have been wanting to do this since starting the Christmas Parade, but the parade itself was my first priority and took all my time," Cox says.
"This year, with my good friends taking charge of the parade, I have been freed up. So y'all come and let's go boot scooting!"
Cox is inviting everyone to dust off their boots, bring family, friends and a little extra cash.
"I look forward to seeing y'all there as we kick of the Cowboy Christmas Parade weekend," he adds.
"Many thanks to all in advance for supporting this event as we continue to help those children less fortunate at Christmas."
