15th Christmas Parade in Lind

For the 15th year, the Lind Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents to join in the festivities surrounding the annual Christmas Parade in Lind on Saturday, Dec. 8, with activities beginning at 3 p.m. This year, the Lind Lions Club is assisting in the efforts to help increase the amount of activities at the event.

The day’s festivities begin with free chili, soup and hotdogs at the Lind Senior Center at 3 p.m. Also beginning at 3 p.m. and running until 6 p.m., are free Santa Claus pictures at Santa’s new workshop on Second Street.

At 5:30 p.m., the annual parade begins when lighted floats travel through the streets adorned with festive lights. This year’s Christmas Parade grand marshal is Phyllis Stelzer.

Any individual who is interested in entering a float in the parade and download an entry form from the Town of Lind’s website. Registration for floats is from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Lind Lions Club building, with judging occurring from 4:45-5 p.m.

Cash prizes are awarded to the top three entries with the first place float receiving $250, second place earns $150 and third place gets $100.

During the event, there is also a free raffle drawing and two lucky people will go home with prizes. One prize is a decorated Christmas tree and the other is a child’s bicycle. The Lind Lions Club has donated both prizes and the drawing takes place immediately after the parade. The winners must be present in receive the prize.

The raffle entries are free and individuals can sign up at the Lind Senior Center from 3-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.

For more information about the event, visit http://lindwa.com.