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Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cookies and Crafts with Santa before paradeDescription
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Christmas Parade on December 1st in the Town of Amherst will be back on Main Street in celebration of the holiday season, showcasing marching bands, dancers, musicians, and much more. The parade will take place rain or shine. The excitement begins at 6:30 p.m. where the parade will step-off from Kenmore Road before traveling up Main Street and ending at the traffic circle. Parade-goers are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot on S. Main Street to watch the parade and to spread the festive cheer.
This year’s theme is "Cartoon Christmas". Parade spectators are invited to participate in the illumination by adorning light-up apparel and accessories. Parade participants are encouraged to decorate their entries inspired by this theme.
COOKIES and CRAFTS WITH SANTA AND LIVE MUSIC
Prior to the Christmas Parade, the Town will hold its annual Cookies and Crafts with Santa and have live music at Town Hall.
LIVE BROADCAST
If you want to cozy up on the couch and watch from the comfort of your own home , be sure to watch the live broadcast on
Youtube and on our website at amherstva.gov.
HOW TO REGISTER:
• Online at www.amherstva.gov and click on the Events tab at the top and find Christmas Parade or go to https://amherstva.gov/events/christmas-parade/
• Registration deadline is November 28, 2023.
Contact us at (434-946-7885) or at townhall@amherstva.gov with any questions.
RESIDENT AND BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST:
We encourage all Town residents and businesses to decorate in a big way. Your decorations play a significant role in the annual event. The parade theme is “Cartoon Christmas.” Let your imagination run wild and have fun decorating your homes and businesses.
In an effort to begin a new tradition we also encourage all businesses and homeowners to showcase a Christmas Tree, inside or out .
Final judging will take place the evening of November 28, 2023, beginning at 5:30 pm.
In keeping with the parade theme, use of Lights is highly encouraged.
Who
All ages
Cost
FreeHow
The parade will step-off from Kenmore Road before traveling up Main Street and ending at the traffic circle. Parade-goers are encouraged to arrive early to find a spot on S. Main Street to watch the parade and to spread the festive cheer.
