TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - 11-17-2017

Contact:  Mayor Travis Copenhaver 304-445-2916 / Margaret Hambrick 304-646-2439

Alderson Announces Christmas Parade Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   has   announced   Friday,   December   1   as   the   day   of   the   Annual   Christmas Parade.   The   parade   will   line   up,   beginning   at   5:00   p.m.   in   front   of   the   Historic   1896   C&O   Depot   on   the Monroe County side of Alderson. The   Depot   will   be   open,   thanks   to   dedicated   volunteers   led   by   Lanny   Howe,   for   brief   warm-ups   and bathrooms.   At   6:00   p.m.   the   Queen   of   Lights   will   be   crowned   and   she   will   turn   on   the   lights   on   the Alderson   Memorial   Bridge,   the   Christmas   tree   on   Railroad   Plaza,   and   the   star   on   the   old   water   tower which shines over the town. Lights   have   been   added   to   the   buildings   in   the   Historic   District   as   part   of   a   “Grand   Illumination”   of   the   town for   the   holiday   season.   “Santa’s   Village”   in Alumni   Park   near   the   gazebo   will   feature   lighted   trees,   reindeer, a sleigh, and some of Santa’s workshops. This   year   the   Queen   of   Lights   will   be   selected   from   among   the   5th   grade   students   at Alderson   Elementary School. The effort of Lois McVey to coordinate this part of the festivities is always appreciated. After   those   activities,   the   parade   will   begin.   There   is   no   advanced   sign-up   required   for   parade   units   but, since   Santa   has   already   said   he   will   be   in   attendance,   it   is   requested   that   there   not   be   any   other portrayals. Any questions about the parade should be directed to City Hall at 304-445-2916. The   parade   will   move   up   Railroad Avenue   and   cross   the Alderson   Memorial   Bridge;   proceed   up   Riverview and   turn   left   onto   Virginia   Street   to   the Alderson   Community   Center   for   the Arts   and   Humanities   (ACCAH) where   a   hot   drink   and   cookies   will   be   available   for   all   thanks   to   the   Board   Members   of   the ACCAH   and   the Alderson   Women’s   Club.   For   the   youngsters,   there   will   be   an   opportunity   to   meet   Santa   and   receive   a small treat. Many   people   and   organizations   work   together   to   provide   this   annual   spectacle   for   the   young   and   young   at heart.   Mayor   Copenhaver   said,   “We   have   a   lot   going   on   in Alderson   this   Christmas   season.   Come   join   us and enjoy all we have to offer.” PHOTO CAPTION: Santa rides the fire truck in the 2016 Alderson Christmas parade.

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