Bloomsday seeking entertainers

The Lilac Bloomsday Association is calling on bands, singers, dancers, oversized vultures and other entertainers to register for a spot along the 7.46-mile course.

There’s even more incentive to get your act together this year. The three most popular performances will win $500, $300 and $150 prizes. Race entrants logged onto the Bloomsday Web site after the race last year and voted for their favorites, but this is the first time cash awards will be given.

Registration forms are available at the Bloomsday office, 1610 W. Riverside Ave., online at www.bloomsdayrun.org and by calling (509) 838-1579. Forms are due Feb. 10. The association will select performers by March 1 and assign them to spots along the course.

There’s still plenty of time to register for the race itself, but those who sign up online by Jan. 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a trip to the Carlsbad 5000, a road race in Southern California.

Bloomsday is May 1 this year.