The annual parade will begin at noon and is sponsored by the Roland Area Chamber of Commerce, which will be joined this holiday season by the Quality of Life Vision Area of the Roland Strategic Planning Program.
The parade will begin at the Roland Shopping Center and will make its way to the Lions Park, next to the swimming pool, where activities will continue until 4 p.m.
Activities will include Christmas caroling by area churches and schools and refreshments as everyone awaits Santa’s special appearance.
The parade will offer prizes in three categories including open, non-profit and antique cars.
This year’s event will include cash payouts of $250, $150 and $50 to the first, second and third place winners in the open category and non-profit category while a $250 judge’s choice award will be given in the antique car category.
The Cherokee Nation Casino is sponsoring this year’s cash payouts and parade entry fees.
All the groups, businesses and churches wishing to sign up for this year’s Christmas parade should contact Jaci Pitts at National Bank of Sallisaw, Roland Banking Center at (918) 427-5551.
