Manheim BIC Church, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, will host a drive-through, touch-free parade on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The parade was conceived as a way to bring neighbors together in the absence of the Manheim Farm Show, which was canceled this year.
During the event, spectators will be invited to drive through the church parking lot and enjoy many sights and sounds of the traditional Manheim Farm Show parade, including rescue vehicles, farm equipment, animals, and sponsor stands. At the end of the parade, the church will offer free milkshakes while supplies last.
Local Manheim businesses have provided prizes for the best decorated car, a photo contest, and more. To participate in the photo contest, community members may submit a photo of a special creation, animal, or other item that they would have entered or exhibited in the Manheim Farm Show. Photos will be displayed in a slideshow on a 21-foot LED screen at the drive-through parade. Opportunities to win prizes will also be available during the event on Facebook Live by searching for the "Manheim Drive-thru Parade 2020" event.
Donations will be received for Mount Hope Retirement Community and the local FFA and 4-H groups. These organizations were selected because the church believes now is an important time to help senior citizens in the community; the farm show is all about students and their love for animals; and these groups fundraise by selling food each year at the Manheim Farm Show.
The rain date for the parade is Thursday, Oct. 8.
For more details, readers may visit http://www.manheimbic.org/parade or http://www.facebook.com/manheimbic, email info@manheimbic.org, or call 717-665-2133.
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