This sounds like a fun event for any of you in the Olean area. Here's a press release I received from the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce.
With just over a week to go till the parade, officials from Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce have registered more than forty-six units for the upcoming Santa Claus Lane Parade on Friday, November 26 in which Santa Claus lights thousands of lights in downtown Olean. The ever-popular Parade is the official kick-off to the holiday season in the area.
Pam Caldwell, GOACC’s Official Lights Coordinator stated, "We are fortunate that Santa will make his stop once again this year to the City of Olean and take part in the Santa Claus Lane Parade on Friday November 26th. Our gratitude and appreciation also go to the City of Olean's employees who have dedicated time and effort over the past 25 years to assist us in bringing joy and happiness to our residents and more importantly to our children."
Chamber officials have invited area residents to judge this year’s parade: Al Wager, National Grid Co.; Paula Snyder, Jamestown Community College; Max Bullers, Home Depot of Olean; and Lori Babcock of Microtel Inn of Olean. Winners will be announced the night of the parade. Seven awards will be presented in the following categories: The Elves Award, sponsored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, will go to the float or unit that best typifies the holiday through the eyes of a child; Angelic Spirit Award, sponsored by Mandy’s Flowers, will go to the most spiritual/religious float or unit. The Blitzen Award, sponsored by Times Herald will go to the most photogenic float or unit; Jingle Bells Award, sponsored by Brookside Community will go to the best theatrical (music/dance) float or unit; The Rudolph Award, sponsored by National Grid Co. and Microtel Inn of Olean, for the float with the most or best use of lights; The Seasons Greetings Award, sponsored by Community Bank, NA to the best newcomer to the parade, and one that typifies a welcoming theme - this unit must be a first-time entrant; and The Snowflake Award, sponsored by the Street Classics Car Club for the unit with the most participants in the parade.
North Union Street will close to traffic at 6:00 PM. The City’s downtown parking lots will be opened. The City Building’s restrooms will be opened the night of the parade from 6 - 8:30 PM. Extra uniformed personnel of the Olean Fire and Police Departments will be on hand. Lost children should report to the Chamber office, and a wheelchair only section will be roped off in front of the Chamber office/City Building.
The Parade is scheduled to begin at 7 PM on Friday, November 26, near the Burger King on North Union Street in Olean. The Parade will travel south on Union to just past Lincoln Park where units will begin to disperse once they arrive at Henley Street. For more information, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email santa@oleanny.com.
Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce120 North Union Street • Olean, New York 14760716-372-4433 • http://www.oleanny.com/ • http://www.oleaninfo.com/
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