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Encinal High-Alameda Elks Band Extravangza

Band review, parade and concert competition on the West End. Saturday, May 16

The music department of Encinal High School is proud to announce our 20th annual Extravaganza of Bands to be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This is one of our school’s largest events, with 15 visiting bands and more than 1,000 visiting musicians and spectators. The 20th Anniversary event will feature the EHS Alumni Band as Grand Marshall and is co-sponsored by the Alameda Elks.

The event will include middle school and high school concert band competition taking place in the Encinal High School gym from 8:00 - 2:00 pm, followed by Parade competition down Pacific Avenue beginning at 10:00. An awards ceremony and presentation of trophies will follow at 3:00 at the Encinal High School football field.

IMPORTANT STREET CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT: Please note that streets around Encinal High School will be closed from approximately 9:00 – 12:00 on this day. Parking will be restricted on and near campus all day. Closed streets include:

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· Central from Third to Pacific,

· Pacific from Central to Fourth

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· Fourth from Pacific to Haight,

· 300 block of Haight

· Third from Haight to Central

· Please watch for posted signs for specific parking and street closure details.

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