JONESBORO, Ark. — The Jonesboro Christmas Parade has announced it is now a nonprofit organization, with plans to let parade category winners select nonprofits to receive donations.
Organizers said the change will allow sponsorships, donations and money raised through the parade to support charitable giving in the community.
Under the plan, winners in each parade category will have the opportunity to choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from the Jonesboro Christmas Parade.
The 79th annual parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in downtown Jonesboro. This year’s theme is “The Night Before Christmas,” according to the parade’s website.
The goal is to bring the community together for the Christmas celebration while supporting nonprofit organizations, the parade’s FB page announced. They are seeking sponsors, donors and parade participants to help fund the event and its charitable efforts.
The organization also plans to introduce its board of directors in the coming days.
Sponsorship information, donation options and parade registration are available at JonesboroChristmasParade.org. The website lists the registration deadline as 5 p.m. Nov. 27.
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