Community Corner

Mark Your Calendar: Lions Club Christmas Parade

The parade will kick off at 1 p.m.

The Riverhead Lions Club announced this week that it will hold its Christmas Parade on Dec. 1.

The annual event will kick off at 1 p.m. at Riverhead High School and run down Main Street in Riverhead.

The popular event features a visit from Santa, who rides down Main Street to the delight of community children.

Numerous community organizations, fire departments and marching bands will also be participating.

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