Thousands watch the 50th annual Christmas parade in downtown Waukesha.
Waukesha ushered in the holidays with charm, lights, music, dancing and Santa Claus during the 2012 Christmas parade. The Waukesha Christmas parade celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday when thousands flocked to the downtown to watch the parade. Have Photos of the Christmas Parade? Add them to this gallery.
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Downtown Waukesha parade is set for this weekend.
The 50th annual Christmas parade is Nov. 18 in downtown Waukesha.
The 50th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade will make its way through historic downtown Waukesha with marching bands, floats and a special appearance from Santa at 4 p.m. Nov. 18. Kids, bring your letters to Santa and give them to the mail carriers at the start of the Parade or to Santa's Elves at the end. Be sure to include your name and address to receive a return note from Santa.
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7:20 am on Monday, November 12, 2012
Hi Sarah: Just thought that I would share that the website for the Waukesha Christmas parade and all of the Silver Bells events is here: www.waukeshasilverbells.com/ more ›
Ryan Heiman, of Sussex, will lead the Waukesha Christmas Parade.
BloodCenter of Wisconsin has named 5-year-old Ryan Heiman of Sussex as the grand marshal for the 2012 Waukesha Christmas Parade. BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the title sponsor of the 50th annual parade, to be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in downtown Waukesha. Shortly after Ryan’s birth, doctors realized that he needed special care. They quickly determined that Ryan needed a blood transfusion. Ryan is now a happy and healthy child, who celebrated his fifth birthday in October – all because generous donors made sure blood was available when he needed it. “Words truly cannot express how deeply grateful we are that someone had donated the blood that saved our son’s life,” said Jason Heiman, Ryan’s dad. “Ryan is thrilled to be part of the …
Waukesha West and Waukesha North bands marching on behalf of non-profit organization.
Editor’s note: This information was provided to Patch via a news release from the Christmas Clearing Council. Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County (CCC) announced its plans to participate in the annual Waukesha Christmas parade activities in downtown Waukesha on Sunday. The organization will hold a major toy drive on the day of the event, which is sponsored by the Waukesha Business Improvement District. In addition, high school students from the S.A.D.D. (Students against Destructive Decisions) clubs of Waukesha North and Waukesha West High Schools will march in the parade on behalf of CCC for the third consecutive year. Toys will be collected the day of the parade (and until December 14) at the following downtown Waukesha sites: …
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5:02 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
Thanks for adding your pictures, Kerry. What a great turnout! more ›