Thousands Enjoy Concord Christmas Parade 2021: Video

CONCORD, NH — Thousands of Granite Staters enjoyed the 70th annual Concord Christmas Parade on Saturday, ringing in the official start of the holiday season in the capital region.

More than 100 entries from around 75 different organizations participated this year.

Although the crowds were smaller than prior years, thousands of people still attended and the parade was enjoyed by many people.

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The parade was co-sponsored by the Concord Grange and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Other charities and sponsors have also donated money. No municipal finances are given to operate the event.

The late state Rep. Dick Patten shares some history about the parade in this Patch post from 2013. It was the 70th year the parade was held in Concord.

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