Sunday, November 25, 2012
Haddon Avenue was lined with sightseers and families who took in the most festive parade in the area Saturday morning.
From Santa Claus to the Collingswood High School Marching Band, from Maley to the Mummers, the Collingswood Holiday Parade was a colorful display of seasonal cheer. Have a look at some of the moments from the morning, and upload your own. Want to keep up with Collingswood Patch? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and get our daily newsletter in your inbox.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Eagles (and Steelers) fans, have you got $20? Watch the game at Pinsetter and support the annual Collingswood Holiday Parade.
Every year the borough comes to life with the Collingswood Holiday Parade, a decades-old tradition that brings the music and spirit of the holiday season to thousands of downtown guests. The event, a mainstay of the community calendar, is supported, in large part, by charitable donations. You've got a chance to help by dropping 20 bucks at a fundraiser Sunday afternoon. From 1 to 4 p.m at Pinsetters Bar & Bowl (7111 Maple Avenue, Pennsauken), fans of the Collingswood Holiday Parade can take in the Eagles-Steelers game with unlimited bowling and shoe rental, a two-hour open buffet, cash bar and 50-50 raffle. The 2012 Collingswood Holiday Parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 24 along Haddon Avenue. It features marching bands, …
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Patch caught all the action at Collingswood's 2011 Holiday Parade.
Thousands lined Haddon Avenue Saturday morning to take in Collingswood's annual holiday parade.
Patch caught all the action at Collingswood's 2011 Holiday Parade.
Thousands lined Haddon Avenue Saturday morning to take in Collingswood's annual holiday parade.
Patch caught all the action at Collingswood's 2011 Holiday Parade.
Thousands lined Haddon Avenue Saturday morning to take in Collingswood's annual holiday parade.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Santa Claus is comin' to town, but not before Thanksgiving and the start of the Collingswood Cash holiday bonus.
1. Thanksgiving is this week—as if you needed reminding. Remember to start defrosting your gobblers by today, as big birds need at least three days in the refrigerator to properly defrost. And if you're getting an extra free or discounted turkey, consider donating it. Many food pantries are in dire need. Call first to confirm if your chosen food pantry accepts frozen turkeys. 2. This week kicks off Collingswood's holiday celebration extravaganza. It all starts Friday with the town tree lighting at 7 p.m. Santa drops down from the top of borough hall, thanks to an assist from the Collingswood Fire Department, to light the tree. The holiday fun continues Saturday at 10 a.m. with the parade. The parade steps off at Zane Avenue. 3. Speaking …
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The holiday season is back, and Collingswood will deliver its festive annual traditions once again.
Collingswood residents know their town has holiday spirit mastered, and the 2011 season will be no exception. The bells start ringing at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, during Collingswood's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. During, Santa Claus himself will descend from the roof of Collingswood Borough Hall, taking the journey rung by rung on Collingswood Fire Department's ladder truck, ho-ho-ing all the way. The ceremony will bring back traditional favorites, with seasonal tunes being sung by choral ensembles, over a quarter of a million dollars-worth of string lights, garlands, snow machines, and dancing elves. The borough's official evergreen tree will be lit, and the mayor and commissioners will offer season's greetings for all in attendance. …
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Matt Skoufalos
3:55 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Mike, thanks for sharing your photos! Some great snaps in there! more ›