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Meaford Announces 2016 Scarecrow Invasion Theme

The Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival in Meaford will be special in 2016.  The Invasion will celebrate its 20th birthday.

'Head Scarecrow' Marilyn Morris has led the parade for most of the past 19 years.   She has announced that the theme for 2016 is 'Scarecrows Celebrate their 20th Birthday with Music'.

Morris says that means participants will be encouraged to carry drums, flutes, trumpets, cymbals and any other musical instruments in the parade.

It's scheduled for Friday, September 30th, 2016.

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