AUBURN -- This year's annual Holiday Parade in downtown Auburn looks to be bigger than the last one, two organizers told city officials Thursday

Connie Tallcot and Henry MacDonald from the Downtown Auburn Business Improvement District gave a presentation on the parade to the city council. During the talk, they noted that the BID-sponsored event has grown in the past years in a number of ways.

For one, Tallcot said, there are already 44 participants signed up, which is higher than than last year's total. And that number can continue to grow, she said.

"We never turn anyone down (from the parade)," Tallcot said. "Even if they turn out that night."

In its 22nd year, the parade will start at 6 p.m. Nov. 29, with free activities beginning at 3:30 p.m. for attendees of all ages. There will be a bonfire, refreshments, live music and a tree-lighting ceremony with Santa.

One other event that has grown this year is the wagon ride, Tallcot said. Instead of one horse-drawn wagon, there will be two.

All of these events will take place with or without the snow, she continued.

"Dress for the cold weather," Tallcot said.

For the full report, read Friday's edition of The Citizen.