To The Leader

The Kiwanis Club of Orange will present the 70^th Annual Orange Christmas Parade on Friday, December 7, 2018, at 6 p.m. This year’s theme will be “An Olde World Christmas.” Parade entries will be accepted through Tuesday, December 4.

Entry forms are available at Mann Insurance Agency, 1505 Park Avenue, Orange and from the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (inside First Financial Bank, 812 N. 16^th St., Orange). The parade entry fee is $20. All fees offset the cost of the parade and the vendor festival. Advance registration is required for every parade entry and must be submitted to Mann Insurance Agency. On-site registration is not accepted.

The parade line up will begin at the corner of Front and 8^th Streets at 1 p.m.; while, the parade will end at the Riverfront Pavilion with a tree lighting and vendor festival.

Santa Claus will be the special guest at the Olde World Festival. He will visit with children and will distribute a limited supply of gifts. The festival will also include live music and local vendors.

Individuals interested in participating at the vendor festival should contact Joy Jacob at kiwanisorangetx@gmail.com The booth fee is $30. Vendors may also contact the Kiwanis Club Facebook page for more information.

Additional “An Olde World Christmas” parade and festival information is available on the Kiwanis Club of Orange Facebook page:  orangetxkiwanis