2009 PARADE CANCELED
DUE TO RAIN AND SNOW

Due to rain and snow in the Coatesville Area during the hours of the parade we were forced to cancel the parade for the safety of the participants and the spectators.

Due to rain/snow during the hours of the 2009 Coatesville Christmas Parade, we made a difficult decision to cancel the parade for the safety of both the participants and spectators.

Rain and snow was expected to start in the early morning (if not before) and continue through the duration of the parade. After watching the weather forecast for several days, it became apparent that the inclement weather would affect the participation of many of the performers and therefore greatly reduce the quality of the parade.

Many people have asked why we do not have a rain date for the parade. The following are answers to frequently asked questions.

1. Many other local events already scheduled during the holiday season.
2. Many of the participants such as the paid performers ie., bands and string bands characters and mascots (Hip Hop, Phillie Phanatic, etc.), and support personnel; Police and Fire Police are already committed to other events.
3. Public transportation is rerouted and railroad traffic is suspended in the City for the parade. Rescheduling on short notice would be prohibitive.

As always, we look forward to your continued support for the parade. Although we are greatly disappointed in having to cancel the parade this year, we are looking forward to working on the 2010 Coatesville Christmas Parade. See you Saturday December 4th !

While you are here walk down memory lane with the photos in our photo galleries, check out the winners section to see who has been the best of the best, and please look at the sponsors section to see all the businesses, groups and individuals that make this parade possible.

If you have any questions, comments or would like a copy of the parade DVD please contact us. And if you have any photographs from the parade that you would like to add to our photo galleries please let us know.

Have a wonderful holiday season and we hope you and your family will join us for the 2010 edition of the Coatesville Christmas Parade next December 4th.