Oct 27, 2014 2 min read

WAYNESBURG – The Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce has begun planning the 2014 Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade to be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 6. The execution of the parade is underwritten by Greene County Tourism.

More than 200 applications were mailed to schools, churches, civic organizations and other interested parties throughout the county. All units must be registered by Nov. 20 and pay a $10 entry fee in order to participate. Late entries will be accepted through Nov. 25 at a fee of $20. No entries will be accepted after Nov. 25. A limited number of scholarships are available for those groups who have financial need.

Miss Rain Day 2014, Morgan Voithofer, and the chamber’s 2014 Distinguished Service Award winners, the Rev. Donald Wilson, Edward and Sandy Zeglan and Patriots Dream Riding Association, 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.

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 who did not receive an application is asked to contact the chamber office at 724-627-5926 to register for the event or download the parade application by visiting the chamber website at www.waynesburgchamber.com.