SHINGLEHOUSE — The Oswayo Valley Festival Committee held their annual “Santa Parade” Saturday, Nov. 26.
Santa met with the children inside the elementary foyer. He and the elves handed out candy canes and took pictures with the kids.
Six floats lined up at the Oswayo Valley High School parking lot to enter and begin the route from the high school to a circumference of the elementary school’s various parking lots.
First place went to the Oswayo Valley Drill Team, some of the cutest reindeer in the parade. Second place was won by Steve Matthews with his Rudolph escorted 1890s Doctor’s Buggy.
The committee wished to thank everyone who came out and those who supported the event, and say that they can not wait for next year.
Looking for something to do in December? On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., there is a Craft and Story time event at the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library. Then on Thursday, Dec. 8, beginning at 5 p.m., Ladies Nite Out will be held at the Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle (church), attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass and a table decoration.
Moving forward in December at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, the Judging of the Doors begins at the Oswayo Valley Elementary and High schools. Dec. 15 is also the date of the Judging of the Houses. Oswayo Valley residents are encouraged to have their decorations up and ready. Another Craft and Story time at the Oswayo Valley Memorial Library is on the calendar at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.
And don’t miss the Christmas Caroling at the First Baptist Church beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19. Afterwards, visitors can enjoy cookies and hot cocoa at the church.
