2019 New Hope Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting Is Dec. 1

NEW HOPE, PA — New Hope's Holiday Parade is set for Dec. 1.

The parade will leave from New Hope-Solebury High School at 11 a.m. The route goes from the High School to South Main Street. The parade is expected to be about 90 minutes long, ending around 12:30 p.m, according to event organizers.

The 2019 holiday parade will feature dancers, bands, organizations, and more.

Participants include Bucks County Playhouse Trolley, New Hope Celebrates, St. Annes Bagpipes, New Hope Borough Council, New Hope-Solebury High School Theater Club, New York Apple Gay & Lesbian Big Corps Band, New Hope Eagle Fire Company, and much more.

Plus, Santa will be there.

The parade will be followed by the annual tree lighting event, which will also be held Dec. 1. The evening festivities start at 5:30 p.m. The tree is next to the Logan Inn.

The Lambertville Tree Lighting will be held Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. Festivities will include a visit from Santa, the tree lighting and a screening of "Muppet Christmas Carol" at the ACME screening room. The movie starts at 5:30 p.m.

More information on the parade and other holiday events can be found at http://www.visitnewhope.com.