WAUKESHA, Wis. — The Waukesha Christmas parade is about 10 weeks away, and the presenting sponsor has revealed this year's theme: Christmas at the Movies.
Adrienne Bryant, a representative of presenting sponsor Moreland OB/Gyn and VP of the Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce, announced the theme and said all interpretations of Christmas movies are welcome.
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"The theme this year is Christmas at the Movies," Bryant said.
Bryant added that participants should not feel limited to traditional holiday films.
"We don't care if you have a non-traditional Christmas movie that you think is a Christmas movie," Bryant said.
Bryant said the excitement is about what participants will bring to the streets of downtown Waukesha.
"'Are we going to have the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeers?' 'Are you going to have the Christmas Vacations?' What people make up and create to spread cheer around Waukesha," Bryant said.
For many residents, the parade is a long-standing community tradition. Tom Duce said he has made it a priority since moving to the area.
"I have been living here now for 20 years, and I have probably been to 15 parades," said Duce. "I don't miss — if I'm here, I'm here."
For Abby Brace, the parade is rooted in childhood memories.
"I would remember all the people on all the different floats would, like, throw candy at me, and that was the most exciting thing ever for a child," said Brace.
Aubrey Hansen said the event's atmosphere is part of the appeal.
"I love all the festivities; the decorations are really lovely," said Hansen. "I'm definitely excited for the parade this year."
Duce said the sense of community is what keeps him coming back.
"I always like getting together with all the people of Waukesha. It is a great community," said Duce.
The parade steps off at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in downtown Waukesha. TMJ4 News will stream the parade online, but organizers hope residents will head downtown to experience it in person.
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