I just called out there and spoke with a young woman named Becky. She said that it is a holiday parade to bring people into down town Denver. I asked her if it was true that the words Merry Christmas were not allowed on the floats. She said that was not correct. The words Merry Christmas were allowed on the floats. hmmmm.... are we misinformed? or...
Maybe "Becky" is the one who is misinformed.
The parade spokesman says the words Merry Christmas are banned:
Christmastime event is no-Christian zone
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=41724
Despite the inclusion of these groups with spiritual connotations, parade spokesman Michael Krikorian said the event does not allow "direct religious themes." Included in the ban are signs that read "Merry Christmas" and the singing or playing of Christmas hymns.