Parade marches into town
ZELIENOPLE — The borough's annual Christmas parade on Saturday will kick off the celebration of holiday fun throughout the historic borough.
The parade, which is hosted by the Business Association of the Zelienople-Harmony Chamber of Commerce, will march through the heart of the borough at 11 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place for the marching groups.
Neil Jackson, Business Association representative, said the organizers are still looking for participants for the parade.
Questions or entries can be directed to the Zelienople-Harmony Chamber of Commerce office at 724-452-5232 or to Jackson at 724-909-7014.
Otherwise, anyone interested in participating can line up on High Street by the Zelienople Public Library after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Following the parade, Santa Claus will be in his house at the intersection of Main Street (Route 19) and Grandview Avenue to listen to children's holiday wishes.
Santa will be in the house in the evenings during the weekdays and special weekend hours.
For the rest of the holiday season, Santa will be in his house from Dec. 9 through Dec. 23.
Weekday hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Business Association also urges attendees to help support Small Business Saturday and shop at the stores in Zelienople and Harmony and eat at restaurants there.
Free parking will be available in Zelienople from Saturday through Dec. 26 at the two municipal lots on Main Street and at all parking meters.
However, free parking does not apply to the municipal building parking lot on West New Castle Street.
A number of other holiday events are planned in the borough leading up to Christmas:• The Zelienople Historical Society will hold its 21st annual Christmas Home Tour on Dec. 7.Homes decorated for the holidays in a variety of styles will be open for visitors in this self-drive event.For information and tickets, contact the Zelienople Historical Society at 724-452-9457.• The Park United Presbyterian Church at the corner of Main Street and Grandview Avenue will present its annual Boar's Head Festival at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and at 5 p.m. Dec. 15. This is an ancient and traditional service of Christmas music.Tickets are required for each performance and can be reserved by calling Nancy Olinger at 724-452-8004.There is no charge for the tickets, but donations will be accepted at the door.• The Zelienople Public Library, 227 S. High St., will hold a Polar Express Night tentatively set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9.The event will include the reading of book “The Polar Express,” followed by a special visit from Santa Claus.For information, call the library at 724-452-9330.
