The Georgetown Lions Club is gearing up for its annual holiday tradition.
The local organization will once again be hosting the Santa Claus parade on Nov. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Lions say there are a number of ways the public and businesses can participate in the parade, either by putting in a float (registration forms due by Nov. 9) or volunteering for traffic control.
"We are looking for over 100 volunteers. The parade cannot happen without your help," says the local Lions Club.
High school students are encouraged to volunteer for various positions and will be eligible for volunteer hours.
Those interested in giving their time can contact the club at [email protected].
The operating cost for this one-day event is almost $15,000, with the club relying solely on the support of local business and those that put in a parade entry to cover the expense. The parade is free for local residents to attend.
The parade has been a regular Christmas event since 1932 and has been organized each year by Lions members, assisted by scores of community volunteers. The theme this year is “A Hometown Christmas.”
The parade will assemble on Sinclair Avenue and Todd Road and will travel along Guelph Street to Mill Street, winding its way through downtown Georgetown to the Georgetown Fairgrounds Park.
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