RAIN DIDN’T STOP ANDREAS 64TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE; (VIDEO)

West Penn Lions, Lioness Club, Andreas Sporting Club, Halloween Parade, Andreas, 10-16-2014 (11) — Placing first in the float category were the West Penn Cub Pack and Weblos #756 with their graveyard and zombie theme.

Hundreds of spectators and parade participants didn’t let pouring rain prevent them from enjoying the 64th Annual Andreas Halloween Parade tonight (Thursday, October 16, 2014). This year’s parade was postponed from yesterday to today due to yesterday’s heavy downpour. The parade is hosted every year by members of the West Penn Lions/Lioness Club, Andreas Sporting Club, Andreas VFW Post 5069 and others.
“We were impressed by how many people stuck around despite the rain, said parade chairwoman and coordinator Becky Neumoyer. “Everything went really well despite the rain.”
Wayne Troxell served as this year’s Grand Marshal.
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Some volunteers with the West Penn Lions Club, West Penn Lioness Club and Andreas Sporting Club are, from front left, Sarah Trumbauer, Dorothy Bailey, parade coordinator Becky Neumoyer, Marie Barth and Butch Wentzell. From back left are Paul Barth, Curt Bailey, West Penn Lions President Melissa Kistler, Ray Schleicher and Robert Neumoyer. — Some event volunteers with the West Penn Lions Club, West Penn Lioness Club and Andreas Sporting Club are, from front left, Sarah Trumbauer, Dorothy Bailey, parade coordinator Becky Neumoyer, Marie Barth and Butch Wentzell. From back left are Paul Barth, Curt Bailey, West Penn Lions President Melissa Kistler, Ray Schleicher and Robert Neumoyer.

Placing top in the float category were first place winners West Penn Cub and Weblows Pack #756 with their “Cub Scout Graveyard and Zombie Jamboree” theme; second place winners West Penn Girl Scout Troop #30975 Cadettes, Juniors Troop #31108, Troop #31208 Brownies, Troop #30148 Daiseys with their “Legos… Everything Is Awesome” theme; and third place winners Ben Salem Youth Group with their “Frozen” theme.
Placing top in the marching category were first place winners Brownie Troop #3862 of Lehighton with their “Brownies Say… Give A Hoot… Don’t Polute” theme; second place winners Cadette Troop #3583 of Lehighton with their “Girl Scouts Are Cuter Than Cup Cakes and Sweeter Than Pie” theme; and third place winners Daisey Troop #38 of Lehighton with their “No Strings Can Hold Us Down” theme.
Becky Neumoyer said that the Andrea’s Halloween Parade has never been canceled, adding that it was postponed a week later about 15 or so years ago.
“The rain didn’t stop the festivities,” said Bob Neumoyer, who has served as master of ceremonies for over six years. “Even though everyone was wet, everyone had a great time.”
The Lions Club stated their continued appreciation to the West Penn Police Department, West Penn Fire Company, Tamaqua Rescue Squad, Quakake Fire Company, Hometown Fire Company, West Penn Fire Police and numerous others.
Following a tradition, parade participants were encouraged to stop inside the Andreas Sporting Club after the parade for free hotdogs and refreshments.
“We couldn’t hold this parade every year without the devoted energy and time from all these supporting volunteers,” added Becky Neumoyer.
The West Penn Lions/Lioness Club is holding a Membership Social on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 starting at 6:30 PM at the West Penn Annex (Municipal Road). The community is welcome to attend and learn about the happening of the club. The club is listed online at http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/westpenntownship or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/westpenn.lionsclub.
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