THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 7 Town announces Christmas Eve Parade Route (Editor’s Note: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office issued the following press release this week regarding the town’s traditional Christmas Eve Parade.) S anta Claus will make his way through Saugus spreading holiday cheer during the annual Christmas Eve Parade. The parade will step off from the Saugus Public Safety Building on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Members of the Saugus Police Department and Saugus Fire Department will lead the procession, which will feature many vehicles decorated with shimmering lights and Santa Claus and friends waving to residents. Santa would like to see as CHANUKAH | FROM PAGE 3 Congregational Church Pastor Dr. Bob Leroe reminded the crowd that “Chanukah is not a form of Christmas, it’s a separate celebration” and one that Christians as well as Jews could easily celebrate together. Randy-Sue Abber, vice president of the sisterhood of Ahavas Sholom, ceremonially lit the candle at this year’s celebration. Saugus TV cameraman Clark Moulaison filmed the event, so it can soon be seen on the Saugus TV channel as SANTA CLAUS RETURNS! The town’s 42nd Annual Christmas Eve Parade is set to kick off at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, next Wednesday (Dec. 24). This is a scene from last year’s parade. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Tara Vocino) many children as possible, so be sure to listen for the sirens and come outside to say hi as Santa rolls by. well as on You Tube in the near future. Given the very chilling temperatures, the crowd was appreciative of the traditional jelly doughnuts and hot chocolate, which had been provided by Scott Crabtree and Jeannie Meredith. Present on the occasion were several members of the sisterhood of Ahavas Sholom of Saugus, a few visitors from other towns and Saugus residents of a wide range of faiths. CHANUKAH | SEE PAGE 9 ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.00% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF The Christmas Eve Parade route is as follows (below are estimated arrival times): 6 p.m. to 6:10 p.m.: Hamilton Street, Saville Street, Elm Street 6:10 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.: North Saugus School, Indian Rock Drive, Arrowhead Drive 6:25 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.: Walnut Street, Central Street, Appleton Street, Summer Street, Taylor Street 6:40 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.: Saugus Center, Main Street to Forest Street 6:55 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.: Lynn Fells Parkway, Main Street, Hickory Lane, Juniper Drive 7:10 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.: Howard Street, Main Street, Vine Street 7:25 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.: Essex Street, Mount Vernon Street, Laurel Street 7:40 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.: Lincoln Avenue and Cliftondale Square 7:45 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.: Lincoln Avenue to Seagirt Avenue 7:55 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.: Venice Avenue, Wickford Street, Pevwell Drive, Gates Road, Richard Street 8:10 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.: Dudley Street, Ballard Street, Johnson Street, Vincent Street, Chestnut Street 8:25 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Winter Street to Central Street 8:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.: Denver Street, Laurel Gardens, Elmwood Avenue to Adams Avenue 8:40 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.: Central Street, Hurd Avenue, Westland Avenue, Springdale Avenue, Stone Street 8:50 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Central Street to Saugus Center We hope to see you there! TWO FAITHS MEET: Retired Cliftondale Congregational Church Pastor Dr.Robert Leroe talked to the crowd as he stood near the lit menorah celebrating Chanukah while a Christmas wreath hung on a light post a short distance away. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) The lighted menorah glowed in the snow on Monday after the lighting. (Photo courtesy of Deb Panetta)
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