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The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.

A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.
Mike Sokolowski is controlling the dogs pulling the sled.

Parade watchers: George F. White Jr., is holding John D. (Jack) White and the baby in the carriage Jack's sister Barbara E. White.
The woman on the right is Linda Derby.

A Christmas Parade float depicting the Nativity.

Not exactly a float, but Toyland (which was located in the Firestone Tire Store) had what appears to be "Smokey the Bear" on the back of a truck owned by Acme Supply Company. (Maynard Supply Company 111 Main St. visible in background.)

This float is believed to be sponsored by Patty's Donuts and won a 1965 parade award.
Elaine Kizik, Sharon Williams, ?, Linda Gentch

Christmas parade float on Nason Street depicting the star of Bethlehem. Float sign reads "May the joy of Christmas be with you today and always".

Santa waves to the Main Street crowd watching the Christmas Parade. (Center Factory Outlet in background.)
Mike Sokolowski controlling the dogs pulling the sled.

Laffin's Garage (Acton) displays an antique car on Nason Street as part of the Christmas parade. Patty's Donuts and Rickles Cosmetics can be seen in the background.

The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.

This float would win the award for best display. Sponsored by Patty's Donuts?
Elaine Kizik (Pileeki), Sharon Williams, ?, Linda Gentch

The Acton-Boxborough Marching Band is marching down Main Street in the Christmas Parade.

A Rolls Royce automobile is in front a group from St. Bridget's Parish marching down Main Street in the Christmas Parade. (License plate appears to read 1968, providing an approximate date.) Center Factory Outlet is in background.

The Maynard High School Marching Band is playing while marching down Nason Street in a Christmas Parade. Music director Charles Garabedian is in the white uniform on left.
Front row: ...., Mary Mullin, Richard Beebe

The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.
Irene Malcolm, center.

Santa Claus sits with children who have attended the Christmas Parade.

A group who have appeared to have won a trophy as part of the parade. Trophy reads: "Maynard C of C / Christmas Parade / 1965"
Front row: Sharon Williams, unknown, unknown,
Back row: Elaine Kizik, Chris D'Errico, Donna Wilson, _____?, Linda…

The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.

A Colonial Marching Band is marching down Nason Street as part of an unidentified event (4th of July / Bicentennial parade?) Rainville's clothing store #7 is in the background

Dignitaries and American Legion Post 235 members lead a parade down Nason Street as part of a Memorial Day observance. One of the marchers is carrying a wreath which is typically placed on the Main Street bridge as part of the ceremonies.
Stew…
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