Parade

The Jim Thorpe Lions Club has announced that the 21st annual Halloween parade will be held on Oct. 25, starting at 4 p.m. at the Jim Thorpe Area High School.The parade is funded by donations. If you would like to make a donation to the parade, mail it to Jim Thorpe Lions Club, Halloween Parade Committee, P.O. Box 108, Jim Thorpe.Any schools, community organizations and businesses are welcome to participate by marching in the parade. Registration information is available on line at

http://Halloween.JimThorpeNews.com or by calling Jim Trainer at 570-325-4104.The parade committee will able be having a house decorating contest open to the residents of the borough. Judging will be held on Oct 22. The categories are most original, scariest and best theme.To register your home for the judging, call Trainer at the above number. Prizes are donated by local businesses.