Salem’s Holiday Parade Delights Children and Adults

SALEM, NY — Salem ’s annual Holiday Parade drew hundreds to watch Mr. and Mrs. Claus and a procession of floats, animals and fire trucks make their way down Main Street . The parade was sponsored by the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, and many individuals and businesses contributed their time and effort to making the day a success.

Jay and Lynn Kerr of the Fort Salem Theater judged the best floats from the grandstand in front of Proudfit Hall. First prize went to the Winslow Family Hard Knock Hill Kennel; second prize to the Sullivan Family Willy Wonka Float; and third prize to the First United Presbyterian Church of Salem.

Young Payten Williams won a sled full of toys donated by the Sullivan family.

Fred and Noreen Russo sold hot chocolate and cider donuts donated by Gardenworks and Reggie’s Veggies to benefit the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund, which helps families with heating bills.

The Chamber wishes to thank all those who participated in this community event. This volunteer effort would have been impossible without the contributions of so many local businesses, individuals, families, volunteer firefighters and organizations.

Special thanks go to Wendy Bordwell, Anthony Cafritz, Chris Cary, Ralph Corey, Emily Crosier, Laura Dunham of Laura's Garden, Gardenworks, Jay and Lynn Kerr, Thomas McMorris, Donna Orlyk, Chris Preble, Reggie's Veggie's, Fred and Noreen Russo, Salem Art Works, Steve Saunders and the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Rose Ann Savage, Bobby Sullivan and the Washington County Sheriff's Department, Robert and Gerry Sullivan and family, Krista Sullivan, Frank Thomas of Triple Tail Buggy Ride Service and Sarah Winslow.

Raffle to Benefit Mike Keyes
Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund

SALEM, NY –The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will raffle a giant teddy bear this holiday season. Tickets are $1.00 and all proceeds will benefit the Mike Keyes Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund which helps families who need help with heating costs. Tickets can be purchased at Glens Falls National Bank, Jackson Traders, Trip’s of Shushan, Laura’s Garden and other local businesses. The drawing takes place Friday, December 18.

For those wanting a sneak peak, the bear will travel to the following businesses before the raffle: First United Presbyterian Church, Trip’s, Laura’s Garden, Jackson Traders, Glens Falls National Bank, The Artisans Guild and TD Bank.

For more information about the raffle or to find out where the bear will be making his next appearance, contact Janet Dow at (518) 854-9977 or email sales@jacksontraders.com.

More scenes from our Holiday parade

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