Christmas parade applications now being accepted by Chamber of Commerce
The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce has begun planning the 2016 Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 2 p.m.
The execution of the parade is underwritten by FirstEnergy Foundation.
More than 200 applications were mailed to schools, churches, civic organizations and other interested parties throughout the county. All units must be pre-registered by Friday, Nov. 18, and pay a $10 entry fee in order to participate.
Late entries will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 23 at a fee of $20. No entries will be accepted after Nov. 23. A limited number of scholarships are available for those groups who have financial need.
Miss Rain Day 2016 Bryn Patton and the Chamber’s 2016 Distinguished Service Award winners – Gene and Judy Rush, the family of the late David Cumberledge and First Federal Savings and Loan of Greene County – will have the honor of leading the parade down High Street as its Grand Marshals.
There is no central theme but all entries are asked to portray the true Christmas Spirit. Float judging will take place prior to the start of the parade. Trophies will be awarded to the top three floats. All floats and other entries are reminded that no live Santa is permitted on any unit in the parade as he is the guest of honor at the conclusion of the parade.
Also, once again, WCYJ Television from Waynesburg University will be videotaping the parade for a later broadcast on local stations. WCYJ is a student-operated television station under the direction of Bill Molzon.
Anyone wishing to participate in the parade that did not receive an application is asked to download the parade application by visiting the Chamber website at www.waynesburgchamber.com.
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 724-627-5926.