Pattaya plans day of celebration Monday Dec. 5 to mark HM the King’s birthday

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Pattaya plans day of celebration Monday Dec. 5 to mark HM the King’s birthday

PATTAYA: -- Pattaya will mark His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday Monday, Dec. 5 with ceremonies and a parade along Beach Road.

Festivities begin at 3 p.m. in front of Royal Garden Plaza where parade participants will register, receive their flags and other parade paraphernalia.

Beach Road will be closed beginning at 4:45 p.m., and the actual parade will begin at 5 p.m. starting at Royal Garden Plaza, through Walking Street and finishing at Bali Hai Pier. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome will preside over the ceremonies to pay homage and pledge allegiance to HM the King.

Fireworks are scheduled for 7:50 p.m., followed by candle-lighting and songs of praise and loyalty at 8 p.m.

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-- Pattaya Mail 2011-12-03