Applications being accepted for Waynesburg Christmas Parade
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce has started planning the 85th Annual Downtown Waynesburg Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.
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. 22 to participate.
Miss Rain Day 2023 Abby Ray, and the chamber’s 2023 Distinguished Service Award honorees, Joe Ayersman, Douglas Lee, Debbie Wilson and Barbara Wise, will lead the parade down High Street as its grand marshals.
Line-up for units will begin at noon and will encompass Wayne Streets, from West to Morris streets; Richhill Street from High to College streets; and the First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church and Hook & Hook parking lots. Traffic will be restricted on those streets from noon to 4 p.m.
The parade will begin at the intersection of High and Richhill streets, and travel East on High Street to the intersection of Cumberland and High streets, where the majority of the units will turn north onto Cumberland Street and disband in the East Borough parking lot.
There is no 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, and three will receive honorable mentions.
Entrants are reminded that Santa is the guest of honor at the conclusion of the parade, so no participants should dress as him. Parade applications are available at greenechamber.org, by calling 724-627-5926 or emailing info@greenechamber.org.