(Dec. 1, 2016) It might not have the grandeur of the Ocean City event, or the “cool” factor associated with all things Berlin, or the scope of what is offered in Pocomoke City, but the Snow Hill annual Christmas parade has everything the small town needs, and it offers easy access and an event duration that won’t leave people checking their watches.
Lasting about an hour and scheduled to start around 7 p.m. on Monday night, the Snow Hill Christmas parade will feature between 40-50 entries from local schools, fire departments, nonprofits and elected officials.
“What’s neat about the event is the size and length. This isn’t a 3-4 hour commitment — the size is just about perfect,” Barry Laws, organizer, said.
The parade is put on through the efforts of the Snow Hill Lion’s Club and local business donations, Laws explained.
“The route goes down Church Street, starting near the high school, then turns right onto Market Street, and ends at the stoplight,” Laws said. “The parade officially ends with Santa.”
While the jolly old elf won’t be listening to requests on this particular evening, Laws said he would be at other events around town in the coming days.
“We’ll have car clubs, Cub Scouts, dance groups and the bands from Stephen Decatur, Pocomoke High and Snow Hill High schools. We’ll have the American Legion honor guard from a local chapter. The church will be selling hot chocolate and other food, and the town’s restaurants will be open,” Laws said.
The snack stand will be located on the grounds of the Bates Memorial United Methodist Church on the corner of Market and Washington streets.
Parking for the event is available at the county lot, across from the government center, or at the town lot along Market Street, anywhere downtown or behind the Post Office, Laws said.
“People should start showing up around 6:30 or so, but I think even 6:45 will be fine,” he said.
A panel of residents will judge the parade, and first place winners will receive plaques noting the honor.
Lasting about an hour and scheduled to start around 7 p.m. on Monday night, the Snow Hill Christmas parade will feature between 40-50 entries from local schools, fire departments, nonprofits and elected officials.
“What’s neat about the event is the size and length. This isn’t a 3-4 hour commitment — the size is just about perfect,” Barry Laws, organizer, said.
The parade is put on through the efforts of the Snow Hill Lion’s Club and local business donations, Laws explained.
“The route goes down Church Street, starting near the high school, then turns right onto Market Street, and ends at the stoplight,” Laws said. “The parade officially ends with Santa.”
While the jolly old elf won’t be listening to requests on this particular evening, Laws said he would be at other events around town in the coming days.
“We’ll have car clubs, Cub Scouts, dance groups and the bands from Stephen Decatur, Pocomoke High and Snow Hill High schools. We’ll have the American Legion honor guard from a local chapter. The church will be selling hot chocolate and other food, and the town’s restaurants will be open,” Laws said.
The snack stand will be located on the grounds of the Bates Memorial United Methodist Church on the corner of Market and Washington streets.
Parking for the event is available at the county lot, across from the government center, or at the town lot along Market Street, anywhere downtown or behind the Post Office, Laws said.
“People should start showing up around 6:30 or so, but I think even 6:45 will be fine,” he said.
A panel of residents will judge the parade, and first place winners will receive plaques noting the honor.