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!