Clarkston High School Team RUSH members are working hard on their float for the Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade in downtown Clarkston
The FIRST robotics team, Respect Unity Spirit Heart, will spend about two-and-a-half weeks designing and building the float for Santa and Mrs. Claus, complete with robot reindeer, said Sue Petrimoulx, Team RUSH mentor.
The team is hosting the annual parade in downtown Clarkston on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. They expect more than 40 floats created by community organizations, school groups, churches and local clubs.
The floats are one of a kind, beautiful creations made each year and decorated with colorful Christmas lights for the nighttime trek through downtown Clarkston, Petrimoulx said.
“Lots of twinkling lights in motion, music, candy, children just love it,” she added. “The parade promises to be a glittering event not to be missed during the holiday season.”
This year’s theme is ‘Holiday RUSH in Motion!? Registration to participate in the parade is free. Judges will select float winners in five categories: Most Creative, Best Use of Theme, Best Holiday Spirit, Best of Use of Music, Best Overall Parade Entry, and Clarkston School Pride.
“It’s a really wonderful, seasonal event to bring the Clarkston community together,” Petrimoulx said. “It gets everybody in the spirit of the holidays.”
The parade begins at Renaissance High School, heading west on Church Street, north on Main Street, then west on Miller Road, ending at St. Daniel’s Catholic Church.
“Be sure to dress warm and join Team RUSH Robotics for a truly special hometown Clarkston tradition at the Annual Clarkston Holiday Lights Parade,” she said.
Parking is available at Clarkston Elementary, Clarkston Junior High School, downtown Clarkston lots, and Depot Park.
For more information, visit www.teamrush27.net/parade. ~PC