Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Hundreds turned out Saturday night for some real early Christmas cheer as the Bristol Borough Parade Committee held a beef n beer fundraiser for the parade thousands come to see every year.
Holiday season colors in June might throw one-off, but the spirit of the season was on full display with a great selection of food and drink on hand and everyone dancing to the tunes played by Gary and Joanna who donate their services freely for the events.
Advertisements
Linda McClain president of the parade committee said approximately $4000.00 was raised at the event held at the Loyal Order of Moose #1169 in the borough.
Budget cuts at the state and local level have reduced grant funding for the event drastically so the need to for the parade committee to reach out to the public for funding is now a necessity, McClain said.
Committee members McClain, vice president Ellen Scancella, Ida Doran, Susan Bretell, Krista McClain (secretary), Erica Mancuso, Crystal and Harry Scancella, Marilyn LaRosa, Michelle & Ed Hilbert, Pat Bosco, Teresa Stephson and Nancy Girard are working hard to ensure Santa comes down Mill St the week after Thanksgiving.
Advertisements
A second fundraiser, a basket auction, will be held on October 6 at St. Marks School Hall on Radcliffe St. beginning at 1 p.m.
Tickets for that event are $15.00 which will include lunch and 15 tickets.
Advertisements
Jimmy Bason, Bird of Paradise Florist owner said he came to support the parade committee in their efforts because of the importance of the parade to the community.
For more information on you can make a donation to the parade fund, call Linda McClain, 215-788-5612; Ellen Scancella, 215-788-3204; Nancy Girard, 215-785-4540; or Krista McClain,Kmcclain252@comcast.net
Or send them an early gift this year to Bristol Boro Parade Committee, 268 Jackson St., Bristol PA, 19007. Any and all donations will be accepted.
Credit: Submitted
Advertisements
Credit: Submitted
