Local O’Fallon Resident Volunteers to Keep Annual O’Fallon Illuminated Christmas Parade Alive – Volunteers Still needed

O’Fallon, Illinois – The City of O’Fallon was able to recruit a local O’Fallon resident and businesswoman, Beth Ortega, to serve as chairperson and coordinator of the annual O’Fallon Illuminated Christmas Parade. As a result, the Christmas Parade will go on, as planned, on November 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. in downtown O’Fallon.

“When we learned of the possible cancellation of the Christmas Parade, the City immediately began to take action in order to save the event. In the past 48 hours, I have heard from a number of local companies and individuals that were interested in stepping up to help keep this event alive,” said Mayor Herb Roach. “I can’t say thank you enough to those that have volunteered already, and for those who may volunteer in the future for keeping this great tradition alive. Many more volunteers are still needed!”

“I want to thank the Van Etten Family for the many years of involvement with the parade, homecoming, and many other activities in the community,” states Mayor Roach. “This is why I love this community and why it continues to be the number one community in the area – because of the great people.”

If you or your organization would like to be involved to participate in the annual O’Fallon Illuminated Christmas Parade, please contact chairperson Beth Ortega of the Beth Ortega Group (RE/MAX) at [email protected] or 618-624-2111 or Mayor Herb Roach at [email protected] or 618-624-4500.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Mayor Herb Roach at 618-624-4500 or email at [email protected].