COCHRANTON —
Friday is the last day to submit suggestions for this year’s Cochranton Community Fair Parade theme.
You may email cfp@mdvl.net with suggestions. The 2013 theme will be announced later this winter after careful consideration of the suggestions.
The parade is set for Aug. 7 with parade units beginning lineup at 5 p.m. and the parade beginning at 6:30.
Letters of invitation to past participants will be sent out this spring. Those interested in participating may request an application by emailing the committee at cfp@mdvl.net, filling out a request form at cochrantonevents.com or mailing a request to Cochranton Community Fair Parade Committee, PO Box 462, Cochranton PA 16314.
Local News
January 31, 2013
You can name the theme for this year's Cochranton fair parade
Entries must be in by end of Friday
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