Huntington To Host 'Holiday Express' Parade

HUNTINGTON, NY — The 12th Annual Huntington "Holiday Express" Parade is scheduled for Saturday.

The festivities will include a performance by Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti, the Electric Light Parade Procession, the Wall Street Tree Lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus.

There will be free parking at the Huntington LIRR Church Street Lot from 3 to 9 p.m., as well as free HART bus shuttle service. Free parking will also be available in the municipal parking lots in Huntington Village, Huntington Town Hall, and John J. Flanagan Center.

The pre-parade entertainment will be supplied by Dancin' Feet at 4:30 p.m.

Half an hour later, Charlize Tuozzo, 11, is set to open for Valentinetti, who is serving as the parade's grand marshal. Tuozzo will be singing before Valentinetti. His performance will be followed by the Electric Light Parade Procession.

The parade will kick off from the Big H Shopping Center on New York Avenue and will proceed north to Main Street and then west on Main Street to West Neck Road.

Following the parade, the tree will be lit, and Santa Claus will make an appearance amid the live entertainment.

The theme of the day is "The Huntington Express," supporting local merchants on Small Business Saturday during the day.

The parade will include competitions for the best floats in several categories, with judging based on how well they follow the theme of the parade, “Holiday Express.” The friendly competition among fire departments is particularly fierce because the winning department gets to choose who will play Santa Claus in the 2023 parade. Businesses and organizations are also encouraged to participate.