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Sunday December 1st. 2013 @ 1 PM 

"Fired Up for the Holidays!"  


UPDATE: THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR BRAVING THE WEATHER AND COMING OUT FOR OUR PARADE TODAY! EVEN WITH THE CONDITIONS, EVERYONE SEEMED TO ENJOYED THEMSELVES! THE WORST OF THE WEATHER SEEMED TO HOLD OFF TO ALLOW US TO GET THE PARADE IN. WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE SOME IMAGES OF THE PARADE WITH WEBSITE VISITORS,  IF ANYONE HAS GOOD PHOTOS OR VIDEO OF THE PARADE AND IS WILLING TO SHARE, PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO US! (Feel free to send us your comments as well!) Also spoke with the Toys for Tots reps, and they are happy to 
announce that we were able to fill five large boxes full of toys during our parade! Thanks to everyone who contributed! We still have a collection box at fire headquarters on North Main St until December 14th for those who still wish to donate!                                                                                                                                                                                               

  

2013 Float Award Winners
1st Place:  Yang's Fitness & Wellness Center
2nd Place: Lawrence Catholic Academy
3rd Place: The Mother's Connection

Congratulations To Our Winners!
Participant information is now available for download! If you wish to make a tax-deductable donation, please use our 2013 sponsor form. Donations can also be made online through PAYPAL by using the link at the bottom of the page. For further information on the parade email: Info@andoversantaparade.com or call the parade line @  (978) 475-1281 Ext. 4002. 



Photos submitted by: Brian McGonigle - Andover Patch  www.andover.patch.com, Marcie Jacobson -  Andover Fire Rescue, Lawrence Catholic Academy, Erica McMahon - The Mothers Connection, and Andover resident Diane Krafton.
Anyone else who is wiling to submit photos would be greatly appreciated! Please email to info@andoversantaparade.com
Thank You!

 


TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE TO BE HELD DURING THE PARADE
Coady's Towing of Lawrence, MA. in partnership with the Marine's Toys for Tots program, will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need this holiday season. Spectators are asked to bring a toy to the parade and it will be collected and placed on the Coadys Tow Truck as it passes by! Please help us spread the word about this great opportunity to support the Toys for Tots program!

 TOYS FOR TOTS UPDATE: OVER 100 TOYS WERE COLLECTED DURING OUR PARADE!  THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO DONATED THIS YEAR!

 

The Andover Firefighters once again built a fantastic "fired up float" for the crowd!



CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL 2013 FORMS:


** Announcing our 2013 Grand Marshal **

~BRIAN PATTULLO~

     The Parade committee is honoring the community service work of former police chief Brian Pattullo by naming him Grand Marshal of the 2013 Firefighter's Santa Parade. Brian Pattullo began his career as a Patrolman with the Andover Police Department in July 1981. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1991 and then appointed to the position of Chief of Police in March 1998. Under Chief Pattullo’s direction, the Department was frequently recognized for its professionalism, integrity and outstanding service.

          In his tenure as Police Chief, he was an active member of many law enforcement organizations and related groups.  He was Chair of the North East Regional Homeland Security Council (NERAC) where he was actively involved in school safety and security as well as the implementation of the Automated Critical Assessment Management System (ACAMS).  He participated in a pilot group with other Chiefs that developed the School Threat Assessment and Response System (STARS) that is currently in use on a State and National level. Additionally, as Chair of NERAC he played an integral role in the development of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) plans which can be utilized by municipal and private institutions. Chief Pattullo served as Director of the Emergency Management as well as the Local Emergency Planning Committee for the Town of Andover.  He has served as President of both the North Eastern Massachusetts Municipal Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) and the Essex County Chiefs of Police Association. Chief Pattullo was instrumental in the establishment of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc. and served as President of that organization since its inception through 2013.
          Mr. Pattullo retired from the Town of Andover In July of 2013 and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of a firm specializing in the conduct and direction of high level security assessments and details, executive protection assignments, internal security audits and fraud investigations, as well as in the establishment of comprehensive physical and personnel security standards.

    For his outstanding commitment to the safety of Andover, and his 32 years of protecting our town, we wish Mr. Pattullo best of luck and a very merry Christmas!

THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS, WITHOUT YOU THIS EVENT WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE!

 

 


 

* Law Office Michael E. Lombard       *  Andover Gulf      * Minuteman Securities

* Elm Street Automotive       *  Best Cleaners        * PipeDream Cupcakes

* California Products     * Dr. Kevin Bagnall DDS        * Sweet Mimi's Chocolates

* Attorney Peter J. Caruso      * Dentistry By Design      * Dana Gould Landscaping

* Doyle Lumber      * Vicor Corporation      * Dr. James Casazza

 * Mess Haul Food Truck   * Park Street Pub    * YMCA of Merrimack Valley

*Andover Liquors     * Harris Environmental Systems    * Henry's Automotive

* Royal Jewelers       * Enzo of Andover    * Bateson Enterprises

    * Center for the Performing Arts (N. Andover)   * Yang's Fitness Center

* Expicient Inc.    *  Colombo Landscaping     *  Dino International Furs

*  Learning Express   *  The Mother's Connection  * Grassfield's Restaurant

*  Lee Nails II  * All Sports/Heroes Uniform * Lady Jayne's Gourmet Popcorn

* Dr. Arthur Daniels DDS   * Accents on Hair    * Quiet Pleasures Jewelry

 * Salon Forza   *  Andover Brownies #78185    * Della Cucina Illustrations

*  Sarkisian Farms  *  The Dog Nanny  * Main Street Mobil

*  Andover Historical Society    *  Dance Infusion   

* NECCO Candies          * Tiny Tunes      *  Domino's Pizza

 

AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE TOP THREE ENTRIES THIS YEAR! WHO WILL WIN? STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT!

 

 

 

~~ PARTICIPANTS CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT YOUR SPOT IN ~~
 THE  LINEUP  2013LineupPDF.PDF
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BELOW IS MAP OF THE STAGING AREA. Enter from Bartlet St only.

SCENES FROM THE 2012 PARADE "Snow Place like Home" 

 

 



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