HOLIDAY TRADITION MARCHES THROUGH HATBORO

On Saturday November 18, 2001 the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce held its 41st annual Holiday Parade, "Broadway Comes to Hatboro, A Holiday Spectacular."

The annual parade drew an estimated 65,000 to 75,000 spectators and participants. Nine floats in three divisions took first, second and third place honors for workmanship, original design and pertinence to the parade's theme.

The weatherman contributed to a fantastic fall day as the temperatures stayed at a comfortable 65° throughout the bright sunny day. Thousands of spectators showed their patriotism by cheering and clapping every time the American flag, policeman, fireman and servicemen & women, boy & girl scout troops came into view as they proudly marched up York Road through the center of town.

This 41st Annual Parade will go down as one of the best ever. The A's Historical Society is proud to once again be a part of this community's activities.

"THE COLOR GUARD"	THE FANS LINE THE STREETS
"OLD TIME FIRE TRUCK"	CROWD IN FRONT OF THE SOCIETY'S GIFT SHOPPE
"The Warrington's, Elliot & Bob"	Society members Clara McGonigal, Bill Kelly, John O'Donnell & Harry Adams take a breather from the festivities.
Older model cars were a very popular attraction at the parade.	The U.S. Marines stationed at the nearby Willow Grove Naval Air Station open this years "Toys for Tots" Program.
The Willow Grove Bank was well represented in this years parade, shown here at the entrance to their York Road office. That's Manager Betty Bethard in the center. We wonder if Fred Marcell, can identify all the other bank employees?	The ever popular Philly string bands were represented by "The Pirates."
2 Street strutting down main street in downtown Hatboro.	The string band struts past our front door!
Here comes Santa Claus!	SANTA WILL BE AT THE SOCIETY's GIFT SHOPPE AT 6 NORTH YORK ROAD ON SATURDAY DEC. 15th 11 A.M. -1 P.M.. STOP BYE AND SAY HELLO AND GET YOUR FREE CANDY CANE.

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