Newtown Holiday Parade Returns On Sunday

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Business Association's Holiday Parade will kick off on Sunday, bringing festive spirit to the whole community. In the past, over 50 groups and more than 1,800 people have participated in the fun.

McCaffrey's is sponsoring the event this year, offering "a great opportunity for local business[es] to get involved and for families to line the streets to watch a spectacular event." The parade has a formidable team of other sponsors and participants, sure to bring joyful energy to an all-time high.

All participants are "required to be creative and showcase a festive holiday theme." Each group will be judged by a hand-picked panel that reviews every participant, based on their presentation, creativity and theme, to decide the best in each category.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Most Unique Float
• Most Festive Float
• Best Overall Float
• Most Creative Non-Float Vehicle
• Best Holiday Spirit Non-Float Vehicle
• Best Small Walking Group
• Best Mid-Size Walking Group
• Best Large Walking Group
• Best Costume Mummers
• Best Performance Mummers
• Best in Show

All winners will receive a certificate of recognition and will be announced shortly after the parade ends and posted on the Newtown Business Association's Facebook page.

The parade begins at The Stocking Works on 301 S. State St at 2 p.m., and will then travel up S. State St to N. Sycamore St, where the parade will end at the intersection with Durham Road. "No parking" signs will be posted along, and adjacent to, the parade route.

There will also be delicious beverages to enjoy at local businesses, with free hot chocolate from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. from The Kusler Team and Dave Marcolla Group at the Coffee Room at 15 S. State St, and a Mummers parade after-party at Clubhouse Bar & Grill, 501 S. State St.

The parade is also still seeking volunteers to make the event a success. Help is needed during the time periods of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Attendees are invited to share a parade photo using the hashtag #NBAParade2021. The event will follow all applicable CDC and local safety regulations, according to a news release.

Learn more about the Newtown Holiday Parade online.