Staunton Downtown Development Association
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The Staunton Downtown Development Association (SDDA) is pleased to announce that plans are currently underway for the return of the Staunton Christmas Parade, Monday, November 28 at 7:00PM in downtown Staunton, sponsored by Columbia Gas of Virginia.
“The Staunton Christmas Parade has been a holiday tradition for decades,” said Greg A. Beam, SDDA Executive Director “and last year the SDDA, along with the countless spectators lining the streets of downtown enjoyed the successful return of the parade which included over 106 organizations and businesses as participants. We are looking forward to families and friends joining us again this year as the parade makes its way through downtown Staunton, Monday, November 28 beginning at 7:00PM!”
The SDDA Promotions Committee has selected “A Storybook Christmas” as the theme for the 2022 Staunton Christmas Parade.
The Staunton Christmas Parade is organized by the SDDA with support from the Staunton Kiwanis Club. As marshals of the parade, the Staunton Kiwanis Club members coordinate the pre-parade line-up, as well as assist with keeping the parade moving and on-schedule. The parade begins at the corner of Augusta and Frederick streets in downtown Staunton. The inclement weather date for the Staunton Christmas parade has been set for Monday, December 5, 2022.
Beam shared, “SDDA strives to create safe, fun and family friendly opportunities for our community to continue to come together in downtown Staunton. We are beginning the parade application process a few weeks early this year in order to allow organizations and businesses extra time to submit their applications and begin planning earlier for their parade entries, floats and performances. It’s always so wonderful as groups come together, sharing their time and talents, creating something to share with their community and seeing their many hours of hard work pay off---as crowds cheer them on. So much work goes into participating in a parade---and we’re thankful that so many choose to join us on this special night in downtown Staunton.”
PARADE PARTICIPANTS may complete their application and payments ONLINE: www.stauntondowntown.org, IN-PERSON: 9:00AM-5:00PM, Monday through Friday at the SDDA offices located at 1 East Beverley Street, 2nd Floor, Staunton, VA. Completed applications and payments must be received and/or postmarked by October 17, 2022.
PARADE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are also available! Build your brand awareness and engage with the Staunton community during this holiday season by becoming a 2022 Staunton Christmas Parade Sponsor! Sponsorship Details: (540) 332-3867.
For additional parade information: (540) 332-3867 or info@stauntondowntown.org
