This year's Christmas Parade will feature 'Comic Book' theme

ROCHESTER - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced recently that its annual holiday parade will be themed "A Comic Book Christmas."

The parade is scheduled to be held on Sunday, Dec. 5, beginning at 3 p.m. The parade plans to feature an array of floats from businesses, organizations, and youth organizations as well as high school marching bands, marching units, equestrians and more.
Entries for floats, marching, mobile and equestrian units, are currently available for individuals, youth groups, organizations, and businesses interested in participating in the parade. Those entering floats are encouraged to decorate their entry in keeping with the theme and may enter in the Youth, Organizational or Commercial Division of the parade. Floats that are lined up in the assembly area by 1 p.m. will be judged on creativity, craftsmanship, theme and overall appearance with trophies awarded for first, second, and third place in each division. A "Best of Parade" trophy is also awarded.
The parade route will begin on Wakefield Street by the triangle at the entrance to the Spaulding High School. It will proceed south on Wakefield Street, turn right onto Union Street, turn left onto North Main Street, to South Main Street, and disband in front of the Rochester Common.

Thousands of individuals participate in Rochester's Holiday Parade each year and thousands view the parade as spectators during the parade and via broadcasts throughout the holiday season, compliments of Atlantic Broadband. All are welcome to join in the holiday spirit generated by this festive community event. Entries will be accepted through Dec. 1.
For additional information, call the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or entry forms and guidelines can be found online by visiting www.rochesternh.org.

The event's major underwriter is Service Credit Union.