The annual Veneta Light Parade will take place for the 19th year at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Dec. 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parade is organized by the Veneta-Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnjoy the creatively decorated firetrucks, cars, floats and approximately 40 other brightly adorned vehicles as they wind through downtown,\u201d the Chamber of Commerce website states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In previous years, Elmira High School also has contributed floats. With the help of Mr. Guldager in 2021, EHS produced a float for each grade. The floats were \u201cNightmare Before Christmas\u201d for the ninth-graders, \u201cPeanuts Christmas\u201d for the sophomores, \u201cWinter Forest\u201d for the juniors and \u201cGingerbread House\/Candyland\u201d for the seniors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, EHS, through students in the Leadership class, are doing a float. The theme for this float is \u201cWinter Royalty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The staging for the parade is on Eight Street to Jack Kelly Drive westbound, with a right on Territorial Highway, a right on Hunter Avenue, a left on Second Street, left on West Broadway, and it ends on Eight Street and Jack Kelley Drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also judging criteria for the parade. The parade will line up at 6 p.m. on Jack Kelly Drive and judging will begin at the same time. The total amount of points you can get is 40. The criteria is theme, originality, workmanship\/lighting\/music, and overall effect\/eye appeal. All of these are worth a maximum of 10 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First place gets $100, second gets $75, third gets $50, the judges’ choice gets $25 and the best animals get $25.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last day to register for the parade is Friday. The entry fee is $10, or $20 for late registration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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