After the cancellation of the original Relay For Life event due to inclement weather, a modified version has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Vidalia Conference & Convention Center in the Vidal Bowie Room, located at 112 Front Street, Vidalia, LA 71373.
Entry Instructions:
Guests should enter through the front of the convention center and walk around to the promenade entrance for access to the Vidal Bowie Room. Parking is available under the bridges. Parking at the Doctors Pavilion or at the Convention Center is not allowed. Golf carts will be provided to assist with transportation from the parking lot to the entrance.
Schedule of Events:
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4:00–5:30 PM – Survivor Reception
Hosted by the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office, Dr. Jack Rodriguez, The Market’s, and the Vidalia Women’s Club.
(For those unable to arrive during this time, reception service will continue until 7:00 PM.) -
5:30 PM – Welcome from the Relay Committee
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Opening Prayer
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Song: “The Climb” performed by Aubri Moss
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1st Lap: Survivor Lap
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2nd Lap: Caregiver & Survivor Lap
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3rd Lap: Team Introductions – All team members walk together with banners
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Theme Laps:
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Limbo Lap
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Birthday Lap
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80’s Theme Lap
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6:30 PM – Luminaria Service
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Scrolling presentation of memorials and honors on overhead screens
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Silent Lap following the presentation
(Teams that purchased items for the glow-themed lap are welcome to use them during the Silent Lap.)
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7:00 PM – Closing Activities
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Announcement of Silent Auction and Raffle Winners
(Winners must be present to claim Silent Auction items; payment is due at the end of the evening.) -
Team Awards Presentation
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Additional Information:
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Silent auction items may still be brought to the event.
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For decorated luminaria bags, coordination is requested in advance to ensure placement before 4:00 PM.
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Yard signs will be displayed Tuesday. Teams are asked to take signs sold by their team before leaving.
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This is a non-smoking event.
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