In this 2021 file photo, Miss Rain Day Emily Bennett joins Santa and Mrs. Claus in waving to those attending the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s Revere Christmas Parade float contest at the county fairgrounds on Dec. 4.
Gathering to celebrate By Sarah Calvert
Greene County Chamber of Commerce Executive Assistant
Over the years, Greene County Chamber of Commerce staff have held many events, but the largest gatherings of the year occur in the latter months — the first being the Annual Membership Banquet.
Waynesburg University President Doug Lee, Barb Wise and Debbie Wilson. The winner of the McCracken Legacy Award was Waynesburg Milling Company. The chamber wants to take a moment to thank every well-deserving award winner. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do Member businesses and outstanding individuals from the within our community. community come together with their families to celebrate the chamber’s accomplishments throughout the year and Just a few short weeks after the banquet is the biggest bash in honor impactful community members, businesses and or- town: the annual Downtown Christmas parade! The chamganizations with the notorious Distinguished Service Award ber is proudly hosting this event for the 85th year! Even when the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated the option of marching and McCracken Legacy Award. down High Street, modifications were made, and a reverse This year marked the 35th anniversary of the banquet, which parade still brought Santa into town at the Greene County took place at Valley View Farms on Nov. 15. Though the lo- Fairgrounds. In 2022, the parade joyfully returned to High cation and faces may change, the joy and acknowledgment of Street, and Santa descended into downtown once more. The those shining stars in the community remains. The Distin- 2023 event hosted another full slate of entries, from floats guished Services award winners this year were Joe Ayersman, and firetrucks to bands and beauty queens.
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