Parade planned in Woodbine

Last Updated on Thursday, December 06, 2012 01:06 pm Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, December 11, 2012 01:00 am

WOODBINE – The borough will host its annual Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 22.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. and line up will start at 5 p.m. on Bryant Street, east of Washington Avenue.

The parade will head south on Washington to Clay Street, east on Clay to Heilprin Avenue, and north on Heilprin to DeHirsch Avenue. It will precede west on DeHirsch and end at the Woodbine firehouse, where the Christmas tree will be lit.

The parade route is about 1 and half miles, and marching units are encouraged to join. Registration deadline is Dec. 14.

Trophies will be awarded for first and second place in best appearing fire company, best appearing rescue; best float; and best marching unit.

Woodbine Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring the parade.

Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 23.

For more information and to register, call Jim Gurdgiel at public works weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 861-4541.