Holly Day Light Parade

14th Annual Holly Day Light Parade a Success!

The Almont Downtown Development Authority wishes to extend our sincere appreciation for all the businesses, organizations and individuals who helped to make our 14th Annual Holly Day Light Parade a huge success. The parade sponsor this year was Clay Stroup and Farm Bureau Insurance. A special “Thank you!” also is extended to: Tri-County Bank, Herb Lowell, Lynn and Tom Marta, Stanley Mack, Kevin and Lisa McNeil, Shooting Stars of Almont, Romeo Ford, Almont Police Department, Almont Fire Department, Almont DPW, American Tree, Almont DDA board members, Almont Community Historical Society, Skyline Camp and Retreat Center, Sherri's Barber Shop, and our announcer: Paul Bowman, who helped to make this event truly memorable. The performance of the Almont vocal music students under the direction of Mr. Adam Wetzel put everyone downtown in the holiday spirit. The Almont Varsity Football Team is to be commended for a job well done in helping to bring Santa to the downtown for the lighting of the Christmas tree. A special “Thank You” to all the participants in the parade – the floats were spectacular! We hope you make plans to join us again next year.

Holly-Day Light Parade 2011

Float Prize Winners

Prizes sponsored by: Clay Stroup - Farm Bureau Insurance Agency

Business Category:

1st Place: Novak's Equipment and Supply

2nd Place: Almont McDonald's

Student Organization Category:

1st Place: Almont PTA

2nd Place: Lapeer County FFA

Community Group Category:

1st Place: Almont Community Schools Transportation Department

2nd Place: Berlin Township Fire Department

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Mark Your Calendars for: Saturday, December 3, 2011

Holly-Day Light Parade

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Almont Historical Society Museum Open-House 3-8 pm 149 S. Main

Parade Line Up: 6:00 – Centennial Street

Almont H.S. Varsity Singers Community Concert 6:30 - Fountain Park

Parade Begins 7:00 – Main Street

Following the Parade: Plan on visiting with Santa at Sherri's Barber Shop (125 N. Main) He will listen to the wishes of young and old and all children will receive a special surprise!

Come experience the magic of the season with the Downtown Almont Annual Holly Day Light parade. Enjoy a steaming cup of hot cocoa and the sweets and treats of the season. The Almont High School vocal music students will perform some songs of the season and lead the community in an old fashioned Christmas sing. The parade will feature entries from many individuals, businesses, organizations and clubs. Of course, the parade will serve to bring Santa to our downtown by way of our historic fire engine. Experience the delight of watching the community tree be lit for the first time of the season.

NEW this year! Attention all runners/walkers - the 1st Annual Holly Day 5k Reindeer Run/Walk! will take place that day. Also - local merchants are planning a holiday open-house shopping extravaganza. Shop local this holiday season.

Parade Entry Info:

The DDA is looking for anyone interested in participating in the parade. There is no entry fee, however pre-registration is required. Whether by float, car, tractor, or foot – this is your opportunity to be creative and show your holiday spirit. You can acquire a parade entry packet from the DDA office at 134 N. Main Street or call to have one mailed to you. Click on the links below for more entry information and to download registration forms. All three (3) forms must be completed and returned to complete registration.

Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three floats.

PARADE PRIZES SPONSORED BY:

FARM BUREAU INSURANCE - CLAY STROUP

Participant Letter

Parade Entry Form

Almont Police Department Registration Form

Parade Liability Waiver Form