Theme Of 2020 Nutfield Holiday Parade Will Be 'Unsung Heroes'

Press release from Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce:

Nov. 10, 2020

The 34th annual Nutfield Holiday Parade will kick off at 1pm, Saturday, Nov. 28th, at Pinkerton Academy. This year’s parade theme is “Unsung Heroes” and will feature a stationary parade feature where participants are parked and spectators will drive through to view the event.

The Nutfield Holiday Parade is one of the largest parades in southern New Hampshire and typically features the sights and sounds of more than 80 festive floats, marching bands, comical clowns, and costumed characters. Organizers expect most participants to join this year’s format and extend a special thank you to Pinkerton Academy for providing a safe space to host the festivities.

Participation in the parade is free for area businesses, community nonprofits and other organizations. Groups looking to enter a float, performance unit, or other entry into the parade must complete an online registration form and an online organization biography form by Friday, November 20th. Visit the events calendar at gdlchamber.org to register.

This year’s stationary parade will feature additional safety guidelines for participants and spectators to ensure it is an enjoyable experience for all.

“While participation in the parade is free, organizing the parade is not,” said Parade Committee Chair Steve Dente. “Even with volunteer labor, parade costs can exceed $10,000 each year. To make this community event a reality, the Chamber’s Parade Committee seeks financial support from the community.”

Parade sponsorship opportunities and benefits can also be found by emailing Ashley Haseltine at ashley@gdlchamber.org.

This press release was produced by Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.