Page 2 <strong>Holliston</strong> Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com <strong>September</strong> <strong>2018</strong> CELEBRATE continued from page 1 ebration. Although registration for the horse show closed on August 30, spectators are welcome, and food will be available. The morning of the 22nd will begin with the parade, organized by Martha Ellis, Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong> Parade Commissioner. “She’s excited to be in charge of the parade, but, more importantly, to corral the town to participate,” says Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong> organizer Neela Patel, who is chairing the event along with Heather Scaringella, Nicole Lessard, and Catie Ehret. Lessard and Catie, she says, are being “groomed” to chair the event next year. Parade assembly begins from 8-8:45 a.m. at the Sam Placentino School parking lot (235 Woodland Street), with the parade stepping off at 9 a.m. and heading from Woodland to Central Street, ending at Goodwill Park on Green Street. “We’ll have our usual trucks and various businesses, the politicians available to march with us, neighborhood floats and <strong>Holliston</strong> arts centers and the high school marching band, and lastly, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,” says Patel, who adds that all parade participants are assigned a number, and a parade emcee generally announces them. Anyone and even neighborhoods are invited to create floats to participate in the event. If you would like to participate, email Martha at Martha.ellis3@gmail.com. Over at the field at Goodwill Park, various local groups and businesses will man booths, and the following presentations will take place on the stage throughout the day: 9:45-10 a.m. Opening Remarks, presentation of Citizen of the Year 10:30-11 a.m. HHS Chorus Knights of Columbus 14224 present community donations Legislators make proclamations 11 a.m.-12 p.m . Animal Adventures show 12-12:15 Music/announcements 12:30 Dancing Arts Center 1 pm. Inspired Dance Academy 2 p.m. Performance (pending at press time) 2:30 p.m. All Things <strong>Holliston</strong> (<strong>Holliston</strong> Trivia!) One of the annual features of Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong> is its Chili Contest. “We are encouraging people to sign up and register on our website (www.celebrateholliston.com) to make their own favorite chili and share it,” says Patel. Lisa Zais is organizing the event. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive a prize. Chili will be made at Mt. Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington St., <strong>Holliston</strong>, the morning of Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong>. Cooks are invited to bring their ingredients (only veggies may be cut at home) and pots and pans as early as 5 a.m., bringing it to Goodwill park no later than 8:15 a.m. “This is a fun activity for all the chefs, to assemble together and cook up their own brew and present it,” says Patel. Children’s activities this year will be free of charge, with tickets only for the six different inflatables (two more than in previous years). The center tent will have arts and crafts. Want to get your own booth? Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong> is still accepting booth applications until <strong>September</strong> 9th. Rates are $65 for for-profit ventures; $50 for non-profits collecting donations; and $25 for nonprofits not collecting donations, (extra if electricity is needed). Visit the website www.celebrateholliston.com for a booth application. “I love this activity,” says Patel, who has been a part of Celebrate <strong>Holliston</strong> since 2007 and is still involved this year despite a recent move. The experience, she says, is rewarding, and volunteers are still needed for 2-hour shifts. “They can do it with their friends or do it independently,” says Patel. Simply use the Sign-Up Genius link on at www.celebrateholliston.com. Local News, Weather, Sports, Traffic, Contests, Giveaways & Fun, and your favorite Classic Hits from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. Local Live & Lovin It
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Holliston</strong> Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 3
Change language