Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year's tree lighting and parade a huge success! If you couldn't make it out to see it live on November 17, you can view it on ABC Ohio Valley on Sunday, December 4 from noon to 1 p.m. and on Fox Ohio Valley on Saturday, December 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.
The Horizon Telcom Holidays on the Hilltop Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade on November 17 was a fantastic holiday kick-off. Pied Piper Nursery School, East Richland Christian Schools, and St. Clairsville Elementary School sang songs on the courthouse steps, and then helped Mrs. Claus light the city tree in front of the courthouse. Then, 77 fantastic entries paraded down the street to usher in the holiday season.
An event like this is truly a group effort and we'd like to thank everyone who participated - our sponsors, partners, participants, volunteers and guests. We couldn't do it without all of you!
Sponsors included Title Sponsor Horizon Telcom, Advertising Sponsors Cumberland Pointe Care Center, Fireplaces 'N' Fixin's, Perry & Associates CPA's, A.C., Ohio University Eastern, Porterfield's Drive Thru, Sayre Real Estate, and Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Bands and lights were sponsored by Belmont County Safety Council. Tree Lighting programs were sponsored by AAA Ohio Auto Club
Lights were provided by Bridgeport Equipment & Tool. Radios were provided by Progressive Communications. BG Audio provided sound and Rouse Video Productions taped the parade for television broadcast. St. Clairsville High School and St. Clairsville Department of Parks and Recreation provided lineup and parking space.
And, of course, WTRF was our partner in televising the parade. Thank you to Megan Mellott for her advertising sales work and to Jim Forbes for providing commentary during the parade.
