Downtown Main Street lights up with “Colors of Clarkston” at this year’s Holiday Lights Parade, 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12.
Hosted by Clarkston High School’s robotics Team RUSH, the parade features floats, horse riders, community groups on foot and in trailers.
The theme encourages participants to be as bright and colorful as they want to be, said Anythony Lapp, volunteer organizer with Team RUSH.
“It’s wide open ? anything that celebrates our local community and uses lots of colorful lights,” Lapp said.
No Santas or Mrs. Claus though ? the parade already has one. Also, no throwing candy because the parade is close to sundown.
Planning for the ninth annual parade started in May. This is the first year the high school robotics and community service group organized the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce event.
The parade is juried, with $200 prizes in Most Creative, Best Use of Theme, People’s Choice, Best Use of Lighting, Holiday Spirit, and Best Costuming categories.
Following the parade is Holiday Lights Night in Depot Park, with tree lighting, hot cocoa, holiday treats, and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Registration deadline is Dec. 4. Register online at www.teamrush27.net/parade, fax at 603-908-0593, or mail at Parade Entry, 3950 Groveland Road, Ortonville, 48462.
? Phil Custodio