Just like Dorothy learned from her experiences in Oz…we at Dublin Dr Pepper know without a doubt you don’t have to look farther than your own backyard for the best things life can offer.

And with acknowledging that, we would like to thank the community as a whole as well as just a few of the residents of Oz:

The property owners in Hogan’s Alley: You unselfishly give up your property, parking spaces and time…each and every year.

Our neighbors in every direction: How can we truly say how much we value your letting us block driveways, fill up your parking lots and dumpsters?!

The City of Dublin: Jerry Guillory for being incredibly accommodating and your enthusiasm for our theme and ideas was so appreciated! Cory and his guys are such great hands.

Dublin Police Department: One of our biggest points of pride is what a safe event we run, and that is due in large part to you guys.

Titan Fitness: Thanks for opening up your showers for the runners.

Debbie and Andrew Moerman of Debbie’s Specialties: Once again, you created an artistic masterpiece that was as delicious to eat as it was beautiful to admire. Thank you for the lovely job catering the VIP room and delicious concoctions to sample.

Donald and Terri Carsten: We appreciate you being so flexible and generous with your time and beautiful horse-drawn carriage.

Charitable and service organizations: Thank you to each member of the volunteer organizations that gave of their time to run booths. Nearly $3000 was raised to be distributed back into many worthwhile projects throughout the community and surrounding area.

Kids Across Cultures:  Thank you for adding a new, dynamic element to our Birthday. We appreciate being a part of your worthy event.

Knights of Columbus: As always, full of courage, brains and heart! Great food, big hearts, delightful attitudes.

Dublin Lions Club: Your commitment to run a safe, fun and challenging run brought in nearly 700 runners. Thank you for all your hard work to make it what the people want.

In closing, thank each of you for allowing us to transform our town into a place of yellow brick roads, flying monkeys, thousands of munchkins, beautiful good witches, and hot air balloons. Your support and participation made us remember, “There’s No Place Like Home”.

Your friends at Dublin Dr Pepper