Norouz Festival Committee, the Hafez Cultural Foundation and the Bay Area Iranian-American Voter Association cordially invite you to come and enjoy the Norouz Festivities this year.

1^st Annual Iranian New Year Parade of Northern California

www.iraniannewyearparade.org

Date and time: Sunday March 30, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Place: Downtown San Jose – Intersection of Market Street and Park Ave. (across from the Fairmont Hotel)

Festivities include Parade followed by singing and dancing in the Park.

Admission is FREE.

5^th Annual Norouz Festival and Concert celebrating 13-Bedar

www.norouzfestival.org

Date and time: Saturday April 5 and Sunday April 6, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Place: Vasona Park in Los Gatos, CA

Entrance from Blossom Hill Road as well as University Ave.

Festivities include live concert by our own pop icon Rushid (confirmed) and other big names (being confirmed), professional dance groups, delicious Persian foods and family entertainment.

Admission is FREE.

For Sponsorship opportunities, including advertising and obtaining a booth at these events, please contact Mehran (Matt) Kamkar at (408) 999-0211 or mkamkar@cccengineers.com .

Note: Hafez Cultural Foundation and the Bay Area Iranian-American Voter Association are certified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations under the IRS rules.  Donations are considered to charitable contributions.

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