On Tuesday, October 24, about 350 children dressed in their finest costumes will march down High Street in the annual Pottstown Community Halloween Parade. The event is sponsored jointly by the Rotary Club of Pottstown, the American Business Club (AMBUCS), and the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department. They will be accompanied by the Pottstown and Pottsgrove High School and Middle School Marching Bands. The Boyertown Alumni Band and the Phillie Phanatic and a contingent from the Reading Royals will also make an appearance. The event starts at 7 p.m.; with a rain date of Thursday, October 26.
There will be a variety of decorated floats from local community groups and many fire engines. Prizes will also be awarded to the best floats. Organizations with floats must register with the Parks & Recreation Department, Pottstown Borough Hall by 10/20/2017 4:00pm. Further information can be found at www.pottstown.org
Beginning at 6:00-6:30 p.m. children dressed in costume will be judged in the parking area behind the Goodwill Fire Company located at High and Bailey Sts. Prizes will be awarded - Categories include Prettiest, Scariest, Most Original, Best Halloween Theme, and Best TV/Movie Character.
Financial support is provided by the Rotary and AMBUCS Clubs and their members, Pottstown Department of Parks & Recreation. Contributions have also been received from other members of the community. Additional donations may be sent to the Rotary Club of Pottstown, P.O. Box 227, Pottstown, PA 19464. Checks should be made out to the Pottstown Rotary Community Endowment Fund (PRCEF) a 501(c)3 Foundation. Contributions are tax deductable.
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tuesday, October 24
7 - 9 PM
Rain Date: Thursday, October 26
High Street (Beginning at Bailey St., ending at Borough Hall)
Pottstown, PA 19464
Registration fees to participate in parade:
$20 Non-Profit organizations
$40 Businesses/Commercial entities/Political organizations
Parks & Recreation, 610.970.6618
TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
152 East High Street, Suite 200
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610.326.2900