Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
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The annual Peppermint Parade event was discussed during this week’s Knox City Council meeting.
Mayor Dennis Estok extended gratitude to everyone who helped out last Saturday.
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Today’s the day; the annual City of Knox Christmas Peppermint Parade Event kicks off this afternoon!
Continue readingLess than fifteen participants have turned in an application to be a part of the Knox Peppermint Parade this year so Mayor Dennis Estok in encouraging people to sign-up before it’s too late.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Dennis Estok recently announced that the 2019 Peppermint Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7th. The deadline to sign-up to be a part of it is Wednesday, November 27th.
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Community members can expect a fun-fueled time in the City of Knox, with the Peppermint Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony scheduled for today!
Participants can begin lining up at 3 p.m. at the Knox Elementary School and the Peppermint Parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. Continue reading
Several talented student writers from the Knox Community School Corporation will get a chance to play a part in the Peppermint Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony thanks to their impressive essays about what Christmas means to them.
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recognized the participating 4th, 5th and 6th-grade students at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, stating that all the kids did a great job with their essays. Continue reading
Due to the inclement weather that is anticipated for Saturday, December 1st, the Knox Peppermint Parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 15th.
Additionally, the deadline to sign-up for the parade has been extended. Participants now have until Wednesday, December 12th to submit their application. Click the following link to access the Peppermint Parade Application or visit the city’s official website, cityofknox.net. Continue reading
Whether you’re looking to promote your business or organization or just want to show off your Christmas spirit, you don’t want to miss your chance to be a part of the Knox Peppermint Parade.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 22nd and the parade will take place on Saturday, December 1st. Line-up for the parade starts at 2 p.m. and it begins at 3 p.m. Continue reading
If you’re interested in being one of “Santa’s little helpers” during this year’s Peppermint Parade in Knox, be sure to attend the planning meeting scheduled for later this month.
When the city council met last Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok announced that a meeting to coordinate volunteer efforts event will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7th in the Nancy J. Dembowski Center.
Estok noted that the Peppermint Parade will take place on Saturday, December 1st. He added, “That’s when Santa Claus comes to town and then we go to the park to the Santa Claus house and he greets the kids. We give out hot chocolate and s’mores.” Continue reading
The City of Knox is gearing up for this year’s Peppermint Parade. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that organizations planning to enter the parade would be able to start applying by the end of this week. This year’s Peppermint Parade will be held December 1.
Mayor Dennis Estok acknowledged the winners of this year’s “What Christmas Means to Me” essay contest at Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting.
He said there were approximately 120 essays submitted from 6th graders and about 280 from 4th and 5th grade students. Ten essays were chosen from each grade, resulting in thirty essays being reviewed to find the contest winners. Out of those essays, 1 grand prize winner and 9 finalists were selected.
All of the essay winners have a chance to play a part in the Peppermint Parade this weekend. Continue reading
The Knox Peppermint Parade is right around the corner and residents wanting to be a part of it have received a bit more time to sign up.
Originally, the deadline to register was set for Wednesday, November 22nd. However, in a Knox City Council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok said so far they’ve only received a little over ten entries. He said he wants to provide some additional time for individuals who may be waiting to sign up until they know what the weather will be like the day of the parade. Continue reading
