The 29th Annual Custer Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st at 5:30 pm. This annual parade of lights signals the kick-off of the Holiday season in the Southern Hills. After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus appear at Way Park for the Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony. The parade will begin at 8th and Mt. Rushmore Road and end at Way Park on 4th and Mt. Rushmore Road.
People interested in entering the parade can call the Custer Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-673-2244 or download a registration form at http://www.visitcuster.com/Custer-Christmas-Parade. Deadline for entry is November 21st; there is no fee for participating. Awards will be presented for Best Use of Lights, Best Musical Entry and Judges’ Choice.
This same day the YMCA will hold their annual Santa’s Village Gift & Craft Sale. The gift & craft sale runs from 9 am to 4 pm at the Custer High School Gym, with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus also appearing there for photos from 1 pm to 3 pm. Concessions will be served all day, proceeds benefit the Child Development Center.
For more information, please contact the Custer Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-673-2244 or go to www.visitcuster.com
