Topic: Downtown Holiday Parade Saturday December 5th 3pm w/ Tree Lighting

[Mary_Krupa]

did you see the photo in tday's Vindicator. 1955 Christmas parade downtown, 50,000 people.

[jay]

Suggestion

If Mooney and/or Ursuline win state high school football championships, why not have the Christmas Parade also be a celebration for the winning football team(s)?

[jay]

This would be a good opportunity for attendees to visit our downtown restaurants after the parade.

Which restaurants will be open on Saturday afternoon?

[Towntalk]

WONDERFUL 

Lets hope that it gets the advanced publicity that it deserves.

Might I suggest that you contact Dan Rivers at WKBN to do a remote downtown the day of the parade.

[john r. swierz]

    Sarge , Do you think that you could get some veterans to march in the parade? Call me at 330 7885114

[Lynds]

Unfortunately what is remembered is the Youngstown, Christmas parade. And the lighting of the Christmas tree.


Which Holiday are we celebrating?

did you call me today? 

[iwasthere]

sarge this year will celebrate both traditions.

[sfc_oliver]

Unfortunately what is remembered is the Youngstown, Christmas parade. And the lighting of the Christmas tree.


Which Holiday are we celebrating?

[Lynds]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Lyndsey A. Hughes
City of Youngstown
330-742-8710 Office 330-402-4800 Cell 330-742-8707 Fax
lhughes@cityofyoungstownoh.com

Sandra Cika
Director of Marketing
First Night© Youngstown
202 297 0362 / scika@designwithinsite.com
www.firstnightyoungstown.org

The City of Youngstown and First Night© Youngstown revive the Downtown Youngstown Holiday Parade Saturday December 5th 3pm.

YOUNGSTOWN – After more then 15 years of a tradition lost, The City of Youngstown and First Night© Youngstown are proud to announce the revival of the Downtown Youngstown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Saturday, December 5th at 3pm in Downtown Youngstown.  The Holiday Parade will include vehicles from  local Fire and Police departments, Elected Officials, Local Community Organizations, Theaters, Businesses, and last but not least an appearance from Santa! Following the Parade will be the Annual Downtown Youngstown Tree Lighting Ceremony on Central Square.

The Downtown Youngstown Parade is remembered by many as being a magical place that they were taken to as kids to watch the floats, to window shop and to enjoy the music and lights. With 2010 upon us the City of Youngstown and First Night© want to see that the Parade returns and remains a traditional family event that allows the community to celebrate in unity the success and progression that Youngstown, Downtown Youngstown has made over the years. Central Downtown Youngstown has been opened up, cleaned out, renovated, and is everyday developing with new and expanding businesses, new Downtown living apartments, and entertainment at the Covelli Centre as well as at over 7 bars and restaurant on any given day. The City of Youngstown has grown and is a place we all should be proud of. Join First Night© Youngstown and Downtown Youngstown in celebrating the season.

To participate in the Parade you must call or email either Lyndsey or Sandra for a registration form. While registration is FREE we do require all participants to fill out and return the registration before December 1st, 2009.   *see registration form attached. 


*2009 HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING*
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 3PM
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN


(Thank you Mark Peyko for the picture)