NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – Santa is coming to town as the New Bethlehem Police Department and New Bethlehem Fire Company prepare for the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce ‘Christmas Parade’ and New Bethlehem Fire Company’s ‘Snack w/ Santa.’

New Bethlehem Police & New Bethlehem Fire Company prepare for Christmas 2019 *Photo courtesy of Leader-Vindicator

Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade – New Bethlehem PA

RV CHAMBER:
The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is this Saturday, December 7th @ 1:00pm with the New Bethlehem Fire Company’s Snack w/ Santa immediately following the parade at the Fire Hall.

The Chamber Christmas Parade is led by Chairwoman Andrea Truitt, who along with Chamber President Ryan Wells & their fellow Board of Directors, looks forward to seeing the streets lined with families and children excited to see Santa!

Ms. Truitt shared, “The parade kicks off the holiday season in the Redbank Valley, and we’re so happy Santa & Mrs. Clause make time to stop by and say ‘hi’ to our residents!”

New Bethlehem Fire Company Snack with Santa – New Bethlehem PA

NB FIRE COMPANY:

Each year, immediately following the Christmas parade, the New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company helps organize the ‘Snack w/ Santa’ event by calling on local businesses and community members to donate items for a special ‘goodie bag’ that is provided to each of the approximately 200 local children who excitedly crowd the Fire Hall hoping to see Santa and Mrs. Clause.

New Bethlehem Fire Company Snack with Santa – New Bethlehem PA

‘Snack w/ Santa’ event chairwoman Marsha Fox, along with her committee; Barry Fox, Wayne Livingston, Brian Fox, Bruce Young, Lisa Fox, and the many other volunteers of the fire company help to organize this event each year to spread Christmas joy and good cheer to all the families and their children throughout the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community.

Mrs. M. Fox shared, “We do it for the kids – we love to see their smiles and the joy it brings them when they receive a Christmas treat!” 

Ms. L. Fox also chimed in, “It’s a great way for the kids to engage with our local firefighters and first responders.”

New Bethlehem Police Department – New Bethlehem PA

NB POLICE DEPARTMENT:
New Bethlehem Police Department will be participating in the Chamber’s Christmas Parade, and is glad to support the Fire Company’s Snack with Santa event.

Sergeant Daniel Clark Jr. shared, “My family and I are looking forward to attending the Chamber Christmas Parade as well as supporting the Fire Company’s Snack with Santa to help spread Christmas cheer.”

Officer John Smith also shared, “Along with my fellow officers of the NBPD, I’m glad to support the Fire Company’s Snack w/ Santa event to make the season a little brighter for children & their families in our community.”

Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade – New Bethlehem PA

SPONSORS:
One of those many local businesses who donates to the event is TechReady Professionals, whose team donated 400 candy canes, 200 red/white canes for the Fire Company and 200 blue/white canes for the Police Department. Children will receive a Fire Company cane and Police Department cane.

Gordon Barrows, owner of TechReady Professionals and member of both the Fire Company and Chamber shared, “It was a pleasure for my team to have the opportunity to support our local Police Department and Volunteer Fire Company in their collaborative efforts to spread Christmas cheer throughout our community.”

Elf (Cameron Travis), Rudolph (Gordon Barrows), Mrs. Claus & Santa, Prancer (Cecelia Harmon), and Christmas Tree (Brenton Doverspike) New Bethlehem Fire Company Snack with Santa – New Bethlehem PA

THANK YOU: to the many other businesses and individuals who help to make the Snack w/ Santa event a reality, including:

• Tom’s Riverside
• Joe & Rosa Monteleone @ Joe’s Pizza
• Dawn Callenburg @ Dollar Store
• Karen Doverspike @ A Plus Gas Station
• Mussers Fruit Farm
• Subway
• Walmart
• Mary Oss
• Team @ TechReady Professionals
• Laura Neiswonger @ RMS Furniture
• New Bethlehem Borough Police Department

FACEBOOK: join the Chamber Christmas Parade and Fire Co. Snack w/ Santa Facebook event:
Facebook.com/events/2482605485348747

Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade – New Bethlehem PA

Our team at RedbankValley.org hopes to see you and your family this weekend, and throughout December for all the wonderful events and activities in the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community!

Checkout our business directory to find local places-to-stay, places-to-eat and places-to-shop this holiday season: RedbankValley.org/business-directory

For more Christmas events and holiday activities around the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community, please visit: RedbankValley.org/christmas-2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our team to your family!