Montville Christmas Parade Draws Record Crowds

The Holiday Parade is growing, according to those in the know.

More Montville residents than ever, it seems, bundled up to brave Sunday night's chilly weather and cheer on the marchers and floats in the 13th annual Christmas Parade Sunday, which

The parade featured 25 local and out-of-town participants, including the New London Motorcycle Club and fire companies from Chesterfield and Quaker Hill.

Parks and Recreation Commission chairman Stanley Gwudz pointed to the addition of the Norwich Free Academy Marching Band as one sign that the parade was expanding.

Parks and Recreation Director Peter Bushway, in his first year in the job, said that from what Montville Police Lt. Leonard Bunnell told him, more people than ever attended this year's parade.

Montville Patch.com has created a multi-media holiday treat showcasing the parade and featuring the music of the Montville High School Chamber Choir from their performance at Sunday's tree-lighting ceremony.

Check out Montville Patch tomorrow for a photo gallery from the parade!

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