Morrisville Winterfest 2013 unifies community with parade
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Members of the Winterfest Court in Morrisville Borough were recently named. They are, from left: Mr. Winterfest – D.J. Drobnich, Little Miss Winterfest - Isabella Medina, Junior Miss Winterfest - Emily Eisengrein, and Miss Winterfest - Jessica Worrell. Nancy Sherlock, borough council president, is pictured at right.
MORRISVILLE BOROUGH – Christmas comes alive every year in town with the Winterfest festivities, which include the Winterfest Parade, the reading of the Night Before Christmas and the arrival of Santa Claus atop a fire truck.
Winterfest will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7.
First on the agenda is the annual Winterfest Parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. on Post Road left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue; right onto Delaware Avenue; left onto Washington; left onto East Bridge; right onto North Pennsylvania; left onto Hillcrest Avenue; right onto North Lafayette; left onto Palmer ending at the Morrisville Intermediate/High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be in the parade along with many other community partners.
Members of the Winterfest Court, who will be in the parade, are: Mr. Winterfest – D.J. Drobnich, Little Miss Winterfest - Isabella Medina, Junior Miss Winterfest - Emily Eisengrein, and Miss Winterfest - Jessica Worrell.
The close-knit Morrisville community becomes even more close-knit when preparations are underway for the day-long celebration of the season.
Robin Reithmeyer, who plans the parade, said Morrisville’s people are to be commended for what they do to make the parade happen.
“Winterfest is made up of many groups working together to provide a fun-filled day with something for everyone,” Reithmeyer said.
The parade will begin lining up at 10 a.m. in the Templo Cristiano Jireh parking lot on Post Road at Ohio Avenue. Limited parking will be available in the church parking lot. The parade will last approximately one hour.
Any resident, club or group from Morrisville can be in the parade: Scouts, veterans, youth groups, clubs, bands and churches are encouraged to participate. Registration is required. Call 215-428-0794.
Luz Waters of Morrisville School District’s 21st Century Learning Centers (MSD 21stCCLC) said an Open House will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morrisville Intermediate/High School.
Kids can come and have a great time from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. making reindeer food and reindeer candy canes, writing letters to Santa, and participating in many other crafts.
There will be face painters and bounce houses for the kids to enjoy.
Parents can Christmas shop the variety of vendors that will be present.
Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras because Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance at the school from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. to visit with the children.
The MSD 21st CCLC Musical Theater, Drumline, Singing and Songwriting Clubs and others will be performing.
Any organization, vendor or crafter is welcome to participate in the program at the school.
Contact Luz Waters at evdnts@mv21stcclc.org or call 215-428-0500, ext. 107 for more information.
The celebration continues at Morrisville Borough Hall starting at 5 p.m. Cookies and juice will be served.
The Morrisville-Yardley Rotary prepares hot dogs and apple cider.
Kids can come and have a great time from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. making reindeer food and reindeer candy canes, writing letters to Santa, and participating in many other crafts.
There will be face painters and bounce houses for the kids to enjoy.
Parents can Christmas shop the variety of vendors that will be present.
Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras because Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance at the school from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. to visit with the children.
The MSD 21st CCLC Musical Theater, Drumline, Singing and Songwriting Clubs and others will be performing.
Any organization, vendor or crafter is welcome to participate in the program at the school.
Contact Luz Waters at evdnts@mv21stcclc.org or call 215-428-0500, ext. 107 for more information.
The celebration continues at Morrisville Borough Hall starting at 5 p.m. Cookies and juice will be served.
The Morrisville-Yardley Rotary prepares hot dogs and apple cider.
Around 5:15 p.m., there will be a reading of the "Night Before Christmas”.
Santa Claus will arrive by fire truck at approximately 5:30 p.m. to light the Christmas tree.
From 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., there will be a live Nativity at the First Baptist Church of Morrisville and a concert from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The First Baptist Church is also holding its annual gingerbread house competition. Houses can be taken to the church between 2 - 4 p.m. p.m. The winner will be announced that evening during the concert.
To participate in the Winterfest Parade, contact rmreithmeyer@gmail.com.
2 comments:
Nice article!
This is a great way for the town to come together! Thank you to everyone that helps make it happen!
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