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Lighted Parade Seeking Entries

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November 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

The annual Lighted Parade will fill downtown Atlantic with holiday cheer this Saturday, December 5th, starting at 6 p.m. To be a part of the parade, stop in the Atlantic Area Chamber and pick up your entry form now until December 5th. Cate Christensen, Chamber Programs Director, says“This is a great opportunity for local groups to have fun and showcase their holiday spirit.

Each float must have a holiday theme, lighting and organizers always encourage music.
You may have any holiday theme you would like but officials ask you NOT to include Santa on your float, as he will be on a float at the end of the parade. Awards will be  given for: Best Overall, presented by Rancho Grande; Best Holiday Spirit, presented by McCurdy Investments; and Twinkle Twinkle, presented by Atlantic Feedwater Systems. AtlantiCash will be given for 1 st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be notified before the parade.
Fireworks, sponsored by A.M. Cohron & Son and Meyer & Gross Real Estate, kick off the Christmas magic over the Rock Island Depot, starting at 6 p.m. Capture the Christmas magic with #MyAtlanticIa and post to the Atlantic Area Chamber’s
Facebook and Instagram (@AtlanticIowaFan) page. Contact the Atlantic Area Chamber with any questions at 712-243-3017 or at the Rock Island Depot, 102 Chestnut Street.