PRESS RELEASE CUPERTINO, CALIF. (February 14, 2006) - Cupertino's Fourth Annual Lunar New Year Unity Parade kicks off a day-long multi-cultural celebration Saturday, March 11, honoring the area's broad spectrum of cultures. The free events include complimentary all day parking at DeAnza College. Don Allen, Founder & President Emeritus of the Cupertino National Bank, will be the Grand Marshall of the parade which starts at 10:30 a.m. and will follow Stelling Road in Cupertino from Jollyman Park to Memorial Park. Parade hats have been donated by the Cupertino National Bank. The parade will include participants from the Cupertino Union School District, the Los Gatos - Monte Sereno Police Pipes & Drums, and local community organizations. The International Fair, which will continue until 5 p.m. in Memorial Park, further emphasizes cultural diversity with stage performances, ethnic cuisine and informational exhibits from around the world. Ann Woo of the Chinese Performing Artists of America has chosen a broad spectrum of amateur and professional performers for the afternoon entertainment to reflect the diversity of performing arts, ages, disciplines, and cultures in the Cupertino community. Entertainment will include Indian, Chinese, and Korean classical and folk dancing, martial arts, and musical instruments. "In a first for the Cupertino Lunar New Year Unity Parade and Cultural Fair, 6 grants totaling $4300 have been awarded for programs and activities that promote awareness of cultural diversity," announced Kris Wang, Parade Committee Co-Chair. "We are pleased to award grants to the following recipients: Cupertino-Hsinchu Sister City Association, Euphrat Museum of Art at DeAnza College, Interact Clubs, Eaton PTO, Meyerholz CLIP, and Lincoln School," declared Steve Andrews, Parade Committee Co-Chair. Those interested in additional information about the events can contact Parade Committee Co-chair Steve Andrews at 973-1348 or firstwater@comcast.net. Please go to www.unityparade.org for complete details. # # #