Date Set For Annual Newtown Holiday Parade

The Newtown Business Association has set the date for the annual Newtown Holiday Parade.

The event will be held Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 2 p.m.

The 12th annual McCaffrey’s Food Markets Newtown Holiday Parade will have an estimated 1,800 participants, according to organizers.

The parade will begin on South State Street at the Stocking Works Building and continue north on State Street, turning left onto Washington Ave, then turning right onto Sycamore Street. It will end on Durham Road, just past the Green Parrot.

"This parade continues to provide a magical experience for the entire community and will include the Council Rock Marching bands, Philadelphia’s Mummers Bands, horse drawn carriages, floats, antique cars, color guard, fire trucks with Santa and much, much more," according to an announcement from the Newtown Business Association.

Before and after the parade, many Newtown businesses will have special promotions.

Participation and sponsorship opportunities are available for a limited time; early bird discounted registration ends Oct.13. For more details and to register or be a sponsor, visit www.NewtownBA.org.