The Pine Plains PTA presents its THIRD “Jingle Thru” parade on Saturday December 17th. Born within weeks of its first iteration, a team of tenacious parents and volunteers attempted to light up (pun intended) the holiday season for kids whose lives had drastically changed 6 months prior (COVID). It was meant to replace an indoor festival that boasted treats, games, and cheers. We couldn’t produce games but we aimed to bring too many treats, and so much cheer. What we didn’t expect was the creativity our community volunteers had in store.
There were Peanuts characters and Star Wars-themed Christmas displays. There were global holidays represented by hand-painted decor; carolers singing about the coming new year. We gave out reindeer food and Snowman Soup. There was a KNIGHT before Christmas and a Grinch pestering each car that drove by. And this year? Well, we can’t give it all away, but we can say that even with social distance rules lifted and life wonderfully normal again, we thought this tradition of driving by the art and creations of our community members should not be but a COVID memory. It should be your favorite parade of the season. It sure is mine!