DEBRUCE, NY (August 27, 2012) – “Cars, Crafts & Country” are coming to the DeBruce Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 3, 2012. And for the third year in a row, the festivities will benefit the Livingston Manor Free Library.
The gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. with the parade starting at 11:00.
The parade will feature floats, The MountainTones Marching Band, Farmer Jim and His Clan, the antique “Parksville” fire truck, over 50 antique cars, and the Big Chair. And the party will include entertainment by Lorena the 
Flamenco Dancer, Rainbow Fire Hoops, Kelly Curtis Juggling & Face Painting, and Balloon Art by the Balloon-a-tic.
Highlighting the entertainment this year is music with D.J. Frankie Carr and performances by Sullivan County artists Little Sparrow, and Somerville!
Plus hayrides, pony rides and a colossal book sale with books for children and adults. And visit with local author/illustrator Rob Rayevsky who will have autographed books and art prints for sale.
There will also be crafters including soap from Moxie Alley Bath & Body Botanicals, Wooden Toys and 18” Doll Clothes from Grandpa’s Wood’n Toys, and a kids’ craft table with art teacher Val Taggart, plus 
Naomi’s handmade dolls. Stop by and say hello to community-minded businesses and organizations such as Morgan Outdoors, The Plunk Shop, Manor Ink, the Pie Lady, and Livingston Manor Renaissance.
The festival will also include a special appearance by Evan Madison, one of the winners of the inaugural Sullivan County Soap Box Derby, and a karate demonstration by Axel Robinson, Andrew Helmes and Matt Heintz – three students of Emeric Arus, 
10th Dan Karate and former Olympic Fencer.
Plus, there will be a raffle drawing for a Maple Wood Carved Beaver masterfully crafted by Dick Kelly. And, for the first time ever, craft beer.
Lunch items for sale will be provided by volunteers from the Livingston Manor Free Library, and additional food items will be available from Flour Power Bakery, Early Bird Cookery Ice Cream and the Rolling River Café,
The fun starts at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 3 – The 2012 DeBruce Labor Day Parade. Come dressed “a little bit country,” march in the parade, then stay for entertainment and family fun at “Cars, Crafts & Country.” Admission is free!
It’s all happening at 21 Goff Road, DeBruce, NY, Exit 96 off Route 17, five miles east of Livingston Manor. For more information call the Livingston Manor Library at 845-439-5440.
The Catskill Chronicle 
I’ve always loved this parade, used to cover it for a local paper back in the day. We’re going again this year, first time in several years. Excited about the book sale!
Great parade!! Everybody should come and have Fun!!!