Schedule of Events

Saturday, Dec. 9

WALT KINSEY AND COMPANY

2 p.m. Walt Kinsey and Company have played as part of the Christmas celebration for many years. They will be in front of Dr. Mario Spoto’s office at 305 E. Lancaster Ave. Join them for some Christmas songs!

OCTORARA SNOWFLAKE SYMPHONY

2:30 p.m. The Octorara Intermediate School band is joining us for a sixth year. They will be playing Christmas music in the Armour Alley Pocket Plaza next to Belle Vie Salon at 137 E. Lancaster Ave. The band is directed by Andrew Reynolds, a Downingtown resident.

TOUCH OF CLASS DANCE STUDIO

2:30 p.m. The Touch of Class Dancers will be performing part of their holiday repertoire at the corner of Wallace and Lancaster avenues. It’s sure to be a wonderful show!

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2:30 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church will have hot chocolate and goodies in front of the church at 409 E. Lancaster Ave. around parade time. There may be some Christmas caroling going on, too!

RUSSELL SCHOOL OF BATON/DANCE

2:30 p.m. The dancers will be performing along the parade route prior to the parade in the west end of town. Their location is yet to be determined. Check our website at dtownchristmas.com for location.

DOWNINGTOWN GOOD NEIGHBOR CHRISTMAS PARADE

3 p.m. This year’s parade will include:

• Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band

• Bishop Shanahan Marching Band & Cheerleaders • Lukens Band • Chester County Emerald Society • Duffy String Band • Eagles Pep Band • Penn Dixie Band • Lots of floats and walking units

• Dance and twirling units • Fire trucks • Antique cars and trucks • Much, much more! • And, of course, no Christmas Parade is complete without Santa and Mrs. Claus.