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Joshua Vergara jumps rope with Hi-Jax stilts prior to last yeasr's Auburn Christmas parade. Vergara was part of Pioneer Elementary School's Auburn Elites, consisting of 70 students from 8-11 years old. They have been performing since 1999 at parades, community events and school assemblies. The Elites jump rope, juggle, walk on stilts and do many other things.

Auburn to hold holiday festivities


November 25, 2008 · 11:08 AM

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The Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Department presents a holiday lineup with a wide range of activities.

DEC. 6

• Downtown parade:

4:30 p.m., Main Street. Community caroling, lighting of the City Hall Tree will follow. Participants please report to the parade line-up area (E Street Northeast and Main Street) at 4 p.m. No registration is required. Participants are encouraged to review the parade rules and regulations, which can be found at www.auburnwa.gov.

• Santa house: B Street Plaza. Presented by the Auburn Optimists. Have photos taken with Santa before and after the parade. Santa House will be open at various hours throughout the holiday season.

• Holiday Snack & Craft activity: 2-4 p.m., Washington Elementary School, 20 E St NE. Children and families can join the parks staff in creating holiday gingerbread houses and ornaments. Pre-registration fee is $3 for residents, $4 for non-residents. Registration at the door is $5.

• Movie: 6:30 p.m., Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Avenue, a screening of the original “Miracle on 34th Street.” Fee at the door is $6. Hot food concessions will be available.

DEC. 13

• Breakfast with Santa: Two seatings at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Auburn Senior Activity Center, 808 Ninth Street SE. Hosted by Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation. Cost is $5 for residents of Auburn and $7 for those living outside the city ($6/$8 for adults). Served by Santa’s elves. Musical entertainment and a special visit from Santa. Pre-registration is required.

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