Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The annual Gloucester Holiday Parade, a Gloucester tradition for many years, will take place on Sunday, November 27^th at 3:00 PM. Volunteers will line up parade participants at the State Fish Pier on Parker Street at 2:00 PM and will guide them through downtown Gloucester and on to Kent Circle for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The parade is also the official welcoming of Santa Claus to Gloucester for the holiday season. At Kent Circle, children will have the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap – a great photo opportunity for parents. And – as in the past – while folks are at Kent Circle, they are invited to sign holiday cards that will be sent to our troops overseas.

This year, the Downtown Gloucester Holiday Parade Committee is pleased to announce that Amvets Post 32 will be participating in this year’s Parade in partnership with the United States Marine Corp’s annual "Toys 4 Tots" drive. Look for the big pink elephant and Santa and his elves. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Parade or look for the drop off points around Cape Ann listed on Facebook. There will also be a drop off spot at Kent Circle during the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

This year’s Kent Circle Tree Lighting ceremony will feature festive music by the North Shore Bell Ringers as well as popcorn and hot chocolate provided by Lobsta Land and Ringo Tarr. This great community event is enjoyed by all ages. Along with the Parade, the tree celebrates Gloucester’s close ties to Shelburne, Nova Scotia that each year provides a tree to be lit.

Further Information/Contact Information

Rain Date: December 4th

If you are interested in participating in the parade with a Christmas float, team of walkers or musical group, contact 978-281-1227 or weather.vane@verizon.net. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please send it in care of the Gloucester Fund, 153 Main St., Gloucester, MA 01930. Please note on memo line "Santa Claus Parade".

Any questions on the Toys for Tots drive can be addressed to Victor Anido at 978-879-7562.

Donations are being sought this year to replace many of the tree lights damaged by storms last year.

Donations can be made to the Kent Circle Christmas Light Committee, 18 Timberview Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. If you have any questions or would like to be part of the ceremony, contact Ringo Tarr at 978-283-2923

Hi joe. it was good to get out of the house and see you today. We puchased a memorial bench for paul #3 today. it wil be on the boulevard near the fishermans statue overlooking the harbor and greasy pole. it will be in place before xmas or just after the first of the year. our big thanks go out to Newly elected Melissa Cox for connecting us with Mark Cole of the DPW. SHE’S THE BOMB! hOPEFULLY WE’LL HAVE A BIG CELEBRATION WITH COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE WHEN IT’S INSTALLED. SEE YOU ALL THERE! WE’LL KEEP YOU UPDATED! YOU CAN POST THIS IF YOU WANT TAKE CARE, PAUL

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Hi Joey,
Could you let people know that The Open Door Food Pantry and North Shore 104.9 are teaming up for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at the Gloucester Crossing Market Basket on Saturday, November 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.? Items most needed are fresh potatoes, apples, carrots, or cereal, tuna, peanut butter, and juice. People can download a list of most needed items or get more information at www.foodpantry.org.
Thank you for helping spread the word!

Yet another one of Gloucester’s finest breakfast joints, the Fort Square Café where Heidi serves up this hearty feast!

Cooking’s for the birds!  Go to the Topside and let them do the work for you!

Joey& gmg friends – this is such a beautiful country!  Here are a few shots from this valley taken today while trekking-the young lady is Delphine from Paris.  In today’s group, I was the only Gringo 🙂

Kristen Michel writes-

Dear CAYH Families –
I wanted to send along a link to a video from several years ago that explains the history of our friendship with Westmount and the legacy of Sal Grasso.
Please share this with your player so that they can understand the tradition of the tournament and the importance of continuing our cultural exchange.  Who knows …. you might even recognize some of the players!!!!  I think that these Squirts are now Bantams!!!  TIme does fly.
Please be sure to come to our luncheon at City Hall on Saturday afternoon to get to know some of the families and players from Montreal.  It is truly a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and introduce the Westmount families to the City of Gloucester.

Best wishes for a fun weekend of hockey!!
We all want bragging rights to the trophy.  It has been kept safely in Canada for far too long!!!
Kristin