Avon Lake Car Parade To Benefit Local Needy

AVON LAKE, OH — On Saturday, there will be a Holiday Car Parade in Avon Lake to benefit the Community Resource Services.

The parade will be held at Independence Village, a senior living community. The vehicle parade will include families, the police and fire departments, and the community.

Participating vehicles should be decorated with Christmas lights, inflatables, Christmas trees, tinsel and as much holiday spirit as you can handle. During the parade, drivers should roll down their windows, honk their horns and blast Christmas carols. Residents of Independence Village will be watching from indoors.

Signs, streamers and balloons are highly encouraged.

"We will be respecting social distancing and kindly ask that all participants stay inside their vehicles," Independence Village officials said.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village will not host its annual Wreath Auction. Instead, the parade will benefit Community Resource Services. Suggested donation items include winter coats, pajamas, toys and gift cards. All checks can be made out to Community Resource Services.

Participating vehicles should go to the south driveway of the Village, 345 Lear Road in Avon Lake. Drive slowly around the building and stop by the main entrance for the complimentary hot cocoa bar and to drop off donations for Community Resource Services.

Community Resource Services is the primary social service agency for both Avon and Avon Lake. The organization offers assistance to the financially disadvantaged.