The Rotary Club of Bangor has set the date for this year's 'Festival of Lights Parade' along with a back-up date in case the weather doesn't cooperate.

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On the Rotary's Facebook Page, organizers said the the parade will take place Saturday December 7th at 4:30 PM, with a rain/snow date of Saturday Decemeber 14th.

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"As in the past, we hope to present a spectacular nighttime parade, featuring entries that convey the many ways of celebrating winter in Maine. To help defray the cost of transportation, Rotary will contribute up to $1,000 to the first marching band (school or non-profit) who registers and marches in our parade."

This year's theme is "The Magic of Rotary!"

Organizers suggest that those who are interested in taking part in this year's parade should start thinking of ideas now.

"We can accommodate approximately 80 glittering units: marching bands, small and large floats, dancers and other performing groups. Your group may represent traditional scenes celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, New Years, Solstice, Kwanzaa or any winter happening. This dazzling event brightens the season for the thousands of spectators who will line the streets of Bangor."

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Folks taking part in the parade will line up along the side streets and parking areas surrounding Exchange Street, as the parade route has been revised this year.

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" The 'official' parade starting point is the intersection of State/Exchange. From there, the route will turn left on State Street and proceed to the intersection of Main/State/Hammond. It then turns left onto Main Street and proceeds up Main Street to the intersection of Main/Water Street and continues to the intersection of Water/Washington Street. It then turns left onto Washington Street. The parade will end at the intersection of Washington/Exchange Street."

It's free to participate in the parade, but you will need to register your group or organization, and to sign a waiver.

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To find out more information, you can access the Rotary Club of Bangor's website by clicking here.

The deadline to register is Thursday November 13th at 5 PM.

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