24th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony!

The Merrimack Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite you all to join us for the 24th Annual
Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 3rd.

The parade will kick off from Commons Shopping Plaza located at 515 Daniel Webster Highway at 3:00 pm. We are currently looking for community groups, local business, or individuals that are interested in being part of the parade. This year’s parade theme is “A Whoville Christmas” and we want to see lots of great floats.

If you’re interested in being a part of the parade please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046 or visit our website at www.merrimackparksandrec.org/holiday-parade.html to download the registration form. Float registrations will be accepted until December 1st at 12:00 pm. Three prizes will be awarded for the best decorated floats. Entries will be judged on creativity, holiday spirit and connection to the parade theme.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will commence immediately after the parade ends and will be held at the Abbie
Griffin Park Bandstand. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be present at the event to read the “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and for pictures. The parade float winners will be announced during the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

This event is open to all and we encourage your business or community group to participate in the parade and show your Holiday Spirit.

For more information about the Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony please visit the Merrimack Parks and Recreation website at www.merrimackparksandrec.org, or call the Parks & Recreation office at (603) 882-1046 or email mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov.