GREENVILLE, Ohio- It’s the most wonderful time of
the year! The 2014 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, November
22 at 7 pm in downtown Greenville! This annual
tradition in Darke County has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown
district the past 11 years!
The 2014 Grand Marshal will be Jenny Clark, the
visionary who helped to create the event in 2004. Jenny was inspired to create
the event in Greenville after witnessing the parade in Lebanon, OH. “Greenville
is my hometown. I always thought the downtown had such charm with the
architecture and the storefronts, still beautiful and vibrant today. I am
honored to be named the Grand Marshal of the 11th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse
Parade. It is very dear to my heart and I hope it continues to be a downtown
tradition for years to come,” said Clark.
The lighted event boosts 50+ entries and brings
an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area. The parade will travel
down South Broadway, travel around the circle, and return back up South
Broadway.
There will be no parking on South Broadway after
4:30 pm and the street will be shut down to all traffic at 5 pm, until after
the parade. Please find a public parking map on our ad, or visit our website to
view the map.
The committee would like to remind spectators to
stay off of the street during the parade and do not try to cross S. Broadway
once the parade has begun. In addition, please do not dangle your legs over the
edge of the curb. “We want a safe environment for everyone. For those who are
watching the parade and for those who bring their horses to participate,” said
Chief Dennis Butts, Chief of Police for the City of Greenville.
Main Street Greenville, the non-profit
organization that has been coordinating the event since 2004, and the Hometown
Holiday Horse Parade Committee utilize many volunteers within the community to
make the event happen, as well as provide multiple entertainment options
leading up to the parade. “This event helps to highlight our beautiful downtown
to those who live here and those who visit. It is a great way to start your
family’s holiday celebrations,” said Diana Stebbins, 2014 Parade Chair.
Below you will find the current list of
entertainment / events for the day, please follow Main Street Greenville's
Facebook Page to receive updates as they occur.
4-6:30
pm · Romer's Catering Delightful Dinner Buffet
· 118 E. Main St. · Reservations required, includes free premier parking.
Contact Romer's for more information at 937.548.2202.
4-7
pm · Shop & Dine downtown before the parade! Over
30 different independent shops and dining establishments!
4:30-5:30
pm · Adelee & Gentry · Corner of 4th & Broadway, in front of
the Courthouse · Local singers perform your favorite holiday hits. Sponsored by
CenturyLink.
5-7
pm · Free Pony Rides at First Congregational Christian Church ·
115 W. 5th St. · Located on the church’s side lawn. Sponsored by CenturyLink
& Cope’s Distributing.
5-5:30
pm · Storytime at Readmore’s Hallmark · 534 S. Broadway
· Storytime with the Grinch!
5:30-6:15
pm · Calliope Performance from Firehouse Pipes of Union City
· Annie Oakley Park (intersections of Martin, Washington, & S. Broadway) ·
An upbeat high energy performance. Sponsored by CenturyLink
5:45-6:45
pm · Joelle York · At the Fountain on the Circle - S.
Broadway & Main St. · Local singer performs your favorite holiday hits.
Sponsored by Cope’s Distributing.
6
pm · Storytime & Craft at Bread of Life · 107 W. Main
St. · Storytime featuring The Legend of the Christmas Tree
6-8
pm · HER Realtors Open House · 2nd floor of
the Palace Building (across the street from Wayne Cinema) · refreshments &
appetizers
6:30-7
pm · Kuroi Taka Taiko Drum Band · Annie Oakley
Park (intersection of Martin, Washington & S. Broadway). Students from
Mississinewa Valley perform. Sponsored by CenturyLink.
7
pm · 11th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
More than 50 lighted horse-drawn carriages, hitches and riders illuminate
downtown for a grand holiday tradition! The parade travels down S. Broadway,
around the Circle, and back up S. Broadway.
Main Street Greenville would like to thank the
families who bring their horses to this parade event. “It is a lot of work for
them. They arrive at the staging area as early as 3 pm to prepare for the
event. The parade simply would not be possible without their commitment. They
do an amazing job,” said Amber Garrett, Executive Director for Main Street
Greenville.
Main Street Greenville also thanks the local
businesses who help to sponsor this annual event, a full list of sponsors can
be found on their website. This year's Platinum Parade Sponsors are Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Federal, and
OneMain Financial. “We are thankful for our sponsors’ support. Many of our
sponsors are continued sponsors who help us create this event for our community
each year,” said Dave Ernst, Board President for Main Street Greenville.
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