Village of Brooklyn Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Brooklyn Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting
 
Date & Time: Friday, November 24th (Black Friday in the evening)
Downtown Festivities Begin at 5:30pm
Parade Begins at 7pm
Parade Lineup is on Irwin St. and Begins at 6:30pm
 
Pre-Parade Entertainment:
The MC's for the event - Terri Clark & Savanna Spindelman - will be giving updates on all the things happening throughout the event
6:00pm Cornerstone Church will be caroling in front of the Theater
6:45pm Prayer with Rik Hilborn 
6:50pm Savanna Rose Dance Studio will kick off the parade with 3 dance performances to "Let It Snow" around the square
 
Downtown Festivities: 5:30pm-7pm
Businesses and Organizations will be set up to serve the community some Christmas magic with yummy treats, fun holiday characters, photo opportunities, and Christmas stories.  
 
Parade:
Parade lineup is at 6:30pm on Irwin St. 
Parade begins at 7pm
Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/5dLr3hbQ4h695cVi6
 
Santa Clause will be at the end of the parade and will help with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He will go to the Re/Max office following the parade to meet with children and take photos. 
 
Sponsors/Activities

• Savanna Rose Dance Studio
  Mrs. Clause will read stories to children before the parade - Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn
  Christmas Crowns 
  Competition Dance Team performances before the parade at 6:50pm
  All age dancers will do a dance in the parade
• Re/Max - Stoney Green
  Santa Clause after the parade
  Popcorn & Cider
• Patrones
  Hayride (Will be used as float in the parade)
  Holiday Treat Decorating (Thank you Wesco for donation)
• Corner Cottage
  Smores (Thank you to the fire department for taking care of the firepit warming station)
• Twigs & Twine
  Hot Chocolate Bar
• Tiny Pear Tree
  Cookies (Thank you Country Market for donation)
• April Messer Photography
  Free Family Photos (Courtesy of American 1 Credit Union)
• Eineder Funeral Home
• Will have additional parking available
  Coffee, Hot Cocoa, and Cookie Counter under the carport
• Five Star Real Estate Tim Creech Team
  Gingerbread man for photos and gingerbread cookies.
  Bathrooms will be open
• Brooklyn Presbyterian Church
  Bathrooms will be open, treats for children, and a member from their prayer committee will be available for any prayer needs
• Cornerstone Church
  Will be set up by Marilyn's with Hot Cocoa & Donuts
  Caroling by the Theater at 6pm
• Village Peddler
  Shop will be Open, treats & Photo Opp
• Kelsey's
  Shop will be Open and Kelsey & Rene Elves will be handing out candy canes & treats
• FreeBird Photography
  Holiday Photos
• Comfort Keepers
  Down on Irwin St. Comfort Keepers is providing coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts for parade participants
• Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce
  Thank you for your help with promoting the event
• The Brooklyn Exponent 
  Thank you for the article and help promoting the event
  
  Other Activities Downtown
• Kiss & Co
  Shop will be Open & will have water and snacks
• Healthy Vibe
  Selling special holiday parade menu hot & cold tea in front of Kiss & Co.
• WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging
  Parking available at the building (107 Chicago St. and on Julian St.)
• Pine Tree Antiques
  Open House & treats
• Yoga 225
  Studio will be open & will have treats
• Tracy's Gift Shop
  Shop will be open & giving out candy gift bags 
• IDK
  Shop will be Open 
• Sweet Caroline's
  Shop will be Open
• Come to Your Effin Senses
  Shop will be open before and after parade
  Candy Canes for shoppers
• Kate's Art School/Choate Marketplace
  Open house at Choate
• Callaghans
  Coffee Shop will be open 
• Shady's
  Shadys will be open & have heaters out front for warming station
• Krushin Kandies
  Hot Air Balloon on the North side of the square for warming station

Thank you to all of the participating businesses! See you on Black Friday!