A N   I N V I T A T I O N ———2019

To participate in the Rumford celebration of the Christmas in the Valley parade and help welcome the spirit of Christmas! Let’s all join in, volunteer our time and show the River Valley the best parade ever!

WHEN:          Saturday, December 14th, Parade starts promptly at 4:00 pm

         RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE!!!!!!

WHERE:        Lineup will begin at the Hosmer Field Complex (enter on Tasker Avenue) with registration opening at 2:15 pm.  The parade will start promptly at 4:00 will proceed up Hancock St., through the rotary and will end up on Congress St. in Rumford where there will be caroling and countdown to Santa lighting the Christmas Tree.

THEME:         “Christmas Throughout the Years” (40’s and up)

HOW:          Get with your staff, friends and/or family…put your imaginations to work and design a float to take part in the parade.  Fill out the registration form below and return it to the Chamber at 10 Bridge Street in Rumford.

JUDGING:    Judging starts promptly at 3:15 pm. Entries will be judged on creativity, originality and how well they depict the theme.

PRIZES:        First, and second place awards will be presented in two categories:

Non-profit/civic and Commercial/Business.  Banners will be placed in front of each of the winning floats so spectators will know who the winners are.

FMI: The River Valley Chamber office at 364-3241.

ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE IN BY NOVEMBER 26^th.