Planning Underway For Newtown Holiday Parade On Dec. 8

NEWTOWN, PA —Autumn may have just begun but it's time to start planning ahead for the holiday season.

The 9th annual Newtown Holiday Parade, sponsored by McCaffrey’s Food Markets, will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. The event, organized by the Newtown Business Association, is expected to have 1,800 participants.

The Newtown Business Association is currently seeking participants and sponsors.

Participants include the Council Rock Marching bands, Philadelphia’s Mummers Bands, horse drawn carriages, floats, antique cars, color guard, fire truck with Santa and more.

Organizations can participate with a float, walking group or decorated vehicle. Early bird discounted participation registration and sponsorship ends Oct. 17.

More than 5,000 people are expected to attend. The parade route begins on South State Street at the Stocking Works Building and continues north on State Street, turning left onto Washington Ave, then turning right onto Sycamore Street and coming to an end at the Durham Road, just past the Green Parrot.

For more details and to register to participate or sponsor, visit www.NewtownBA.org.