CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry invites the community to celebrate the 2016 holiday season with Customer Appreciation Day and the annual Christmas Parade tonight.
Jin the Chamber for its annual Christmas Parade and Party at 6:00 p.m.
Shop Small on American Express Small Business Saturday, November 26, in downtown Clarion.
Free parking will be available for Clarion shoppers on November 21, 25, and November 28 through December 26 – and don’t forget to drop off letters to Santa in the big mailbox located at Clarion Area Chamber office located at 650 Main Street in Clarion!
Customer Appreciation Day
Start off the holiday shopping season with Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, November 21, 2016.
Businesses in downtown Clarion will be offering special sales and promotions for their customers throughout the day. Many of these sales will be “one-day-only.”
For a complete listing of participating businesses and promotions, pick up the 2016 holiday brochure at the Clarion Area Chamber, 650 Main Street, Clarion, Pa. 16214.
Christmas Parade
Line-up for the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Northwest Savings Bank parking lot with the parade stepping off at 6 p.m.
The parade will head down Main Street, ending at 5th Avenue. All parade entries are welcome.
The categories of entries include marching bands, musical/instrumental groups, color guard, novelty/specialty groups, drill teams, non-profit service organization or groups, equestrian and/or animal groups, Scout troops, floats, VIP’s, dignitaries, celebrities and gymnastic groups.
Registration is free.
To register an entry for the parade or for more information, please go to www.clarionpa.com under Events or contact the Clarion Area Chamber at 814-226-9161.
Stop by the Chamber Office on Monday, November 21 beginning at 4 p.m. to pick up free stockings for all local children, filled with goodies compliments of the Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry and the Clarion Area Business Community.
Before and after the parade, stop by several other businesses to pick up even more goodies. The list of participating locations will be included with the stockings.
Immediately following the parade, visit the Clarion Area Chamber office from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a photo with Santa Claus
American Express Small Business Saturday
The Clarion community will celebrate American Express Small Business Saturday on November 26, with sales and two chances to win.
“Shop small” this holiday season by supporting local businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday.
Customers will find deals and special promotions at various Clarion area businesses.
Stop by the Clarion Area Chamber Main Street between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a special giveaway for Clarion shoppers. Play Plinko for a chance to win coupons to save money while shopping in local stores.
For more information on these great holiday events, contact the Clarion Area Chamber office at 814-226-9161 or email info@clarionpa.com.
