Holiday Parade Spreads Cheer in Newtown
The annual Newtown Holiday Parade was held Sunday afternoon.
Thousands lined the streets in Newtown for the annual Holiday Parade, which was held Sunday.
The parade, put on by the Newtown Buisiness Association, featured local marching bands, dancers, Mummers, classic cars, Santa and more.
Maria
7:43 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
"Holiday" parade? Which holiday are we celebrating?
Kara Seymour
8:44 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Well Hanukkah starts Dec. 8. The Newtown Business Association calls the parade a "Holiday" parade I'm guessing to be inclusionary to all residents whether they celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah this month.
Becky
8:22 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Weird. I knew nothing about this until reading it just now.
Rebecca
9:01 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
I see a menorah in the window of the Century 21 holiday float. I think they had it covered! Century 21 rocks!
Ungle Wiggly
2:32 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Never knew that Santa celebrated the Jewish holidays?
Ungle Wiggly
2:33 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
How come it's called a "Holiday Parade"? It is a Christmas Parade.....
Ungle Wiggly
2:35 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Did anyone see they hobo with the Raven on his shoulder outside of Starbucks yesterday?
Gerry Couch
11:41 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Hobo is a little harsh, I thought it was really interesting, not sure about the residue down his back.
Great Parade, sure missed the New Life Christian church's animals and enthusiasm!
Chiclet
12:50 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Yes...I tried to buy the guy a cup of coffe but his bird pooed all over his shoulder
David Waterstone
3:19 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
I'm glad that I live in a town that tries to include people of different beliefs. I'm sorry to see that there are those who aren't so welcoming.
The parade was a blast, thanks to all that made it possible.
Peabo
9:16 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I agree...was that hobo and the Raven on a float?
Jingles
2:05 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I agee with Wiggly...it's a Christmas parade..so tired of everyone afraid to call it what it is....too much politically correct rhetoric. Never liked the term "Happy Holiday's"....it's Merry Christmas.
the VOICE
3:33 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Nice " Holiday Parade " !
wordsmith
3:56 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
If you want to see more Hanukkah, Kwanza or anything else represented - then for heaven's sake, STEP UP. If you don't like something - change it. It's meant to be an inclusive event. Gosh, I'd like to see forums like this used to build up our neighbors, not tear them down. It was a great parade. My kids had a great time. I especially loved the Dogs & Cats Rule car and walkers. The doggie mascot gave out treats to the dogs! How cool is that?! Thanks to everyone who planned the event!
Jingles
2:07 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I think the question remains....why is it a Holiday Parade...it is Christmas. It should be titled "Newtown Christmas Parade".. It is not the Macy's Holiday Parade..it is the Macy's Christmas Parade"....come on peopl take a stand! Go Wiggles!
Peabo
9:15 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I must have missed the "Dradle" float..darn.
Linda
12:43 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Newtown Chanukah Parade is on Sunday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. Also, FYI Jingles, you are wrong, there is no Macy's Christmas Parade, it is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Chiclet
12:47 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
There was a dradle float .....what the heck kind of a Christmas Parade is that?
Jingles
1:54 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
Linda,,,yes you are right I stand corrected. So why is there a separate Chanukah Parade? What about the hobo...will he be there as well?
Jingles
1:55 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012
In fact we should have a Holiday Hobo Parade!