To the editor:

The village of North Syracuse held their annual Holiday Parade and Celebration on Sunday, December 4. Hundreds of local residents took part in the festivities. The weather was ideal for the outdoor activities. Many thanks to the various groups who decorated floats and/or marched in the parade. There was an impressive parade line-up, a decorative tree lighting, visits with Santa, free horse and wagon rides, complimentary donuts and cocoa, a kids’ activity area with crafts, face painting, balloon animals and great musical entertainment.

The Village of North Syracuse has been fortunate enough to host a holiday parade for the past 18 years with the support of so many in the community. Special thanks to the following generous sponsors for making this festive community event possible: Memorial Masonic Temple Corp., the Brick House Café, Syracuse Realty, the Village Commons, Plank Road Chamber of Commerce, Dunkin Donuts, North Syracuse Baptist Church, NOPL, Renovation Church, CNS Builder’s Club, Top’s, Price Chopper, Plank Road Printing and the Regional Donut Authority. May you all have a joyous holiday season!

Teresa Roth

North Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department