BY NEDEN BERNADIN & NICK POWERS
On November 26th, the City of Malden showcased the 13th Annual Parade of Holiday Traditions. Following the parade was the traditional Christmas Tree lighting by Mayor Gary Christenson located near the Malden Public Library. Participants of the parade started walking from the Salemwood School to the Malden Teen Enrichment Center. Residents were invited inside MTEC for coffee and hot chocolate provided by Dunkin Donuts. Children were also offered the opportunity to write letters to Santa Claus.
Participants of the parade were the Malden Fire and Police Department, Elective Officials, Piantedosi Baking Co., Ward 7 Association, Malden Golden Tornadoes Marching Band, Gentle Dental, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Postal Office, Aleppo Shrine Unit, US Submarine unit, Darcy´s Dance Company, Paula Terenzi’s Dance Complex, Mystic River Rugby Club, Malden Institute of Korean Karate, etc.
This year, each school in the district had to create a float and presentation to the theme of ¨ Moving Malden Forward¨. The prize was a cash reward of 350 dollars to the school´s art department. Residents had the opportunity to cast their vote via smartphone. The winner was the Linden STEAM Academy with their motto of teamwork.
Joe Piantedosi from Piantedosi Baking Co. and Steve Kaloyanides of New England Coffee were chosen as this year’s Grand Marshals.
Check out the rest of the photos from the parade here.
