After yesterday’s posting about the rise in mortgage foreclosures, I thought we needed a more light-hearted focus today. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to check out the many seasonal events happening in Souderton and Telford this weekend. Souderton-Telford Main Streets and area businesses have planned a great weekend, starting with the theme, Classic Towns, Classic Christmas. Last year Souderton and Telford were added to the list of Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia (more on that in a future posting). Kicking off the activities is the lighting of Telford’s Community Christmas Tree on Friday, December 3 at 7:00. The tree is located in the municipal parking lot at Main Street and Penn Avenue. Preceding the tree lighting a group of carolers will stroll from Grace United Methodist Church on Main Street to the pavilion next to the tree where they will join students from EMC Elementary for more songs of the season.
The 52nd Annual Souderton Holiday Parade starts at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 4. As in past years, the parade route will be from Main Street to Broad Street and ending at School Lane. The parade announcers are Jim Church and Bruce Kenworthy who will be located at the intersection of Main and Broad. Jim has been the voice of the Indian Valley for decades, and when a microphone is in his hand, no one is safe. Keep him in line, Bruce!
Adding to the excitement is a new participant this year – Radio Disney. Not only will Radio Disney be in the parade, but afterwards will be in the pavilion in Souderton Park from about 2:00 to 3:30 with music, games, and prizes for kids and parents. Church groups will be singing Christmas carols in the park after the parade as well. Don’t miss the bake sale to benefit Souderton’s new pool currently under construction – it won’t be cold forever!
After finishing up his parade run, Santa Claus will be at the Scout Cabin next to the park from 2:00 to 4:00, seated by the fireplace and ready to hear all the children’s wishes. Be sure to bring your camera! The Scouts and North Penn Goodwill will be selling Christmas trees, as is their long-standing tradition.
This certainly sounds like a classic Christmas celebration to me! A big THANK YOU to everyone who made these free, family-oriented festivities possible. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good time! That’s my take on it.
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