Rochester, Mich. – July 29, 2016- The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (RRC) is excited to announce the theme for the 65th Annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade, presented by Genisys Credit Union, which will march down Main Street on December 4, 2016. The theme for this year's Christmas parade is "Holiday Masquerade", celebrating the mystery and magic of the holidays on our very own Main Street.

The Parade Committee is asking children's groups, community organizations and local businesses to use the "Holiday Masquerade" theme to inspire their parade entry. Entries may include floats, dancers, costumes, horses, etc.

NEW THIS YEAR is our partnership with Paint Creek Center for the Arts. The children can make masquerade masks at the Art & Apples Festival, September 9-11, 2016! 

Held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 the Parade begins at 2:00 PM at the corner of Tienken and Rochester Roads and continues south along Main Street to Third Street in Downtown Rochester.

The Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade is one of the region's most popular events, drawing thousands of visitors each year. The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to play a central planning role for the Parade, and is dedicated to bringing the mystery and magic of the holidays to our community.

Help us bring holiday masquerade into the streets of greater Rochester. To view the Parade application, visit the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce website, www.rrc-mi.com. Please contact the Chamber at 248-651-6700 with questions.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Oakland University Athletics, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Shelton Buick GMC, Genisys Credit Union, Fox Automotive of Rochester Hills, Boulevard Health Center, PAR Pharmaceutical, Mattina, Kent & Gibbons, P.C. and Sanctuary at Bellbrook.

The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership by advancing business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.