2020 HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE CANCELED
It is with a heavy heart that Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers has officially canceled the 2020 Hometown Christmas Parade. This comes after evaluating several factors including the overwhelming need to ensure the health and well-being of everyone involved.
“It was an incredibly difficult decision, but a necessary one. I want to thank everyone for their ongoing efforts to keep our community healthy. I know COVID-19 has made many changes in our lives and I want to thank you for your continued patience,” says Mayor Weiers.
Though the parade has been canceled, the annual food drive is still in full swing. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable and monetary donations to benefit Glendale’s own Hope for Hunger Food Bank. “I invite the community to come out and donate, because we know that more people will need help this year,” said Mayor Weiers.
Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off in food drive boxes located in Glendale City Hall (5850 W. Glendale Avenue) throughout November and December. Donations will also be accepted Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at both the Sam’s Club and Walmart stores located on the southeast corner of 83rd and Union Hills Avenue. Tax deductible donations can also be made below.
Event proceeds and donations go to support:
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019
PARADE WINNERS
Thank you to all of our amazing parade entries! What a fantastic parade you all put on! The judges have picked and here are the 2019 Parade Winners:
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Best Community Spirit: #7 Glendale Elementary School District 40
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Most Entertaining: #94 Dream City Christian Church & School
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Best Appearance: #32 The Combat Dolls
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Best Marching Band
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1st Place: #63 Panther Pride Marching Band, from Peoria High School
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2nd Place: #24 La Joya Community High School
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3rd Place #117 Independence High School
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