COURT HOUSE — The evening was just right for the arrival of Santa at Middle Township’s Christmas Parade, Fri., Dec. 2 a large crowd watched the parade, one of the longest in recent memory that went south on Main Street to Pacific Avenue then west to Boyd Street and north to the old firehouse.
Members of Middle Township High School’s Panther Marching Band livened up the parade music and banners. Numerous fire companies from throughout the county joined the line of march, as did some 4-H clubs.
Santa, the long-awaited Number One North Pole resident, got off the Court House aerial fire truck, and greeted small fans as he walked to the Christmas tree, just outside the bays of the old firehouse where, inside, the Tree of Life display drew many ohs and ahs.
Pastor Rudy of Lighthouse Church offered a prayer. Mayor Susan DeLanzo welcomed the crowd, and then, on the count of three, Santa magically lit the Christmas tree. To the amazement of the throng, at that moment the air filled with artificial snow to lend a holiday mood to the event.
Mrs. Claus, inside the Municipal Building, read stories to youngsters in the Meeting Room as other children colored and enjoyed refreshments.
In the County Library, apple cider and freshly popped popcorn brought smiles to many young faces, as did the puppet show in one section of the library.
Bell Choir of First United Methodist Church, North Main Street played a medley of Christmas music, and there were activities for children elsewhere in the church. Outside cookies and hot chocolate helped warm chilly spirits.
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