Call For Participants in Holiday Parade at Cross County Shopping Center

After the success of Cross County Shopping Center’s first Holiday Parade in 2015, the popular event will be held again this year and local performance groups, community organizations, schools, troops, and other interested affiliations have the opportunity to march alongside shopping center retailers and holiday characters.

The parade celebration will take place on Nov. 19 at the shopping center located at 8000 Mall Walk in Yonkers.

The parade will be the official kick-off to the holiday season and will be followed by the lighting of the shopping center’s 40-foot-tall Christmas tree and a concert with the New York City Swing Band.

Information for groups interested in marching in the parade:

Important Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016, Check in time: 5PM, Parade start: 6:30PM
• Parade Route: Check-in in the north parking lot, near Macy’s and Applebee’s. The parade will begin from behind Applebee’s; will continue towards Boston Market and down Xavier Drive to end at Old Navy
• There is NO FEE to participate in the parade. Parking is also free.
• Application Deadline: Monday, November 7, 2016. To complete the application to march in the parade, click here.
• This parade is rain, snow or shine!

General Information:

• Each group walking in the parade must carry a banner or sign, identifying the organization
• Groups are encouraged to wear uniform clothing, representing the organization, or in costumes, keeping within the holiday theme.
• Groups may distribute items to the viewing crowd by handing them out individually. Items may NOT be thrown. Items must be pre-approved by Cross County Shopping Center.

For more information, call Liz Pollack at (914) 968-9571.