A few weeks ago some parade committee members went to council and requested this, but have not heard back yet as to what council has decided. The parade committee is not the only committee that has asked for this, so council has to come up with policies and such for all requests of this type. The Santa Clause Parade Committee consists of 15 people throughout the year who plan the parade, and then many more volunteers on actual parade day. These include firemen, Lions Club members, and citizens of Parkhill. He says that even though many volunteers come out on the day of the parade, the planning of the parade is just as big an effort as the day itself, and 15 people are not enough to plan such a big event.
Costs depends on how many bands are used, and the money that they charge to perform.
Other expenses are the prizes and the advertising. The parade has an average of 50 floats, not including bands, fire department equipment, and clowns. Chittick estimates that close to 4,000 people come out each year and enjoy the parade. So if you have the time, get in touch with the committee and become a volunteer to help organize the parade.