SHAMOKIN - Individuals and local business and community leaders are invited to take part in the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts Parade on Friday, May 25, sponsored by First National Bank of PA.
Organizers are hoping to pull together a parade that rivals those of the past, with numerous entries representing community pride, be that general heritage, coal mining, an alumni organization, Henry Hynoski and the Giants Super Bowl win, local food fare, Thomas Edison's contributions to the area or many others.
Entries can include floats, antique cars, organizations/associations, bands, fitness groups, musicians, retailers advertising a business, costumed walkers and even pets and animals.
The parade forms on Water Street at 5 p.m. and begins at 6 p.m., traveling down Independence Street and part of Market Street.
Cash prizes will be given for Most Decorative, Most Creative, Best Dressed/Costumes, Most Coal Region Proud and Best of Show.
Call Pam Burns, parade chairwoman for the sponsoring Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities, at First National Bank of PA at 648-9500 for more information. The accompanying form can be sent to her at the bank, 10 S. Market St., Shamokin 17872, or faxed to 644-0897.