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Posted: 5:40 PM Nov 19, 2009
New York Town Decides to Re-Christmas Its Holiday Parade
A town on New York's Long Island is
hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade
this year by restoring "Christmas" to the event's name.
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PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) - A town on New York's Long Island is
hoping for better attendance at its 16th annual holiday boat parade
this year by restoring "Christmas" to the event's name.
The Patchogue Riverfront Committee says it decided
to rename the event "Christmas Holiday Boat Parade" after taking
over sponsorship from the local chamber of commerce.
Last year's event was renamed "Holiday Boat Parade" after some
residents complained the name wasn't inclusive enough. But the
committee says the ensuing controversy led to a dramatic drop-off
in spectators. It says it's restoring the word "Christmas" to
recognize that that most of the participants celebrate the holiday.
The parade featuring Santa Claus will be held Sunday on the
Patchogue River.
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