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FirstLight Federal Credit Union Presents Scooby-Doo & Shaggy October 20, 2014

FirstLight Federal Credit Union Presents Scooby-Doo & Shaggy

Cartoon Network’s Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are coming to the 78th Annual FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade on Thursday, November 27. The two characters will be hosted on FirstLight’s parade float when the parade begins at 10 a.m. from Montana and Ochoa Streets.

“The FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade is a great El Paso tradition that is loved by people of all ages, and I understand that Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are excited to join us,” said Karl Murphy, President and CEO of FirstLight Federal Credit Union. “FirstLight is proud to sponsor the parade and to be able to bring these popular characters to the people of El Paso and Las Cruces.”

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy will be riding on the FirstLight Federal Credit Union float, built by the employees of the credit union. The appearance of the popular mystery-solving duo is contracted through Time Warner Cable of El Paso.

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy will also appear at the Outlet Shoppes on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. FirstLight Federal Credit Union and Time Warner Cable invite fans of the popular Cartoon Network characters to join them for photos and fun.

Review Stand tickets for the parade can be purchased now at FirstLight Federal Credit Union branches, Circle K locations and the Sun Bowl Association office. For more information call (915) 533-4416.

Scooby-DoO, Shaggy and all Scooby-Doo marks and images associated with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy are the property of Hanna-Barbera and/or Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved.

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