28th annual Parade of Trees set to begin Nov. 21 at Grotto Pizza
Nov. 17—HARVEYS LAKE — Armand Mascioli, co-owner of Grotto Pizza, on Friday said that from humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago, the Parade of Trees has grown into an event that marks the start of the holiday season in northeast Pennsylvania.
"The sponsors do a tremendous job decorating their trees," Mascioli said. "The amount of creativity on display is incredible. Just as important, the Parade of Trees presents a diverse collection of charities, ranging from some of the best-known organizations to some very specialized, lesser-known charities that are in need of support."
This year marks the 28th annual Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees at Harveys Lake.
Since its inception, the Parade of Trees has raised more than $485,000 for local charities, thanks to the continued participation of area businesses, the support of the general public, and the generosity of the Joseph and Erma Paglianite Charitable Foundation which will add another $25,000 to collected donations again this year.
It all starts on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m., with a decorating party in the restaurant's main dining room. Representatives from dozens of businesses and charities will be on hand to decorate their trees.
Businesses sponsor a tree in support of the charity of their choice. Visitors to Grotto Pizza Harveys Lake then "vote" with donations to that tree.
The Parade of Trees will be on display in the Harveys Lake Grotto Pizza's main dining room through New Year's Eve.
2023 Grotto Pizza Parade of Trees Sponsor and Charity List
Victims Resource Center (VRC)
Moto Graphics, Inc.
Cori's Place
Rotary Club of Dallas
Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
Dan Yarros Agency
Heroes Hearthstone
Yanik Chiropractor & Fitness
Ava's Toy Box
Reilly Finishing Technologies
Valley with a Heart Benefits
Mt. Zion Material Handling
Brighter Journeys
Orlando Foods, Inc.
Alzheimers Association
Pampered Chef Independent Consultant: Joan Horwatt
The Welsh Cultural Endeavor of NEPA
Fidelity Bank
Back Mountain Food Pantry
Salon NouVeau
Women with Children
Harveys Lake Antique & Classic Boat Society
American Cancer Society
Lewith & Freeman Real Estate
Habitat for Humanity
Hillman Security & Fire Technologies
United Way
Wren Kitchens
Angel Medication
Sprau & Clements Dentistry
Verve Vertu Art Studio
Sorber Well Drilling
Patriots Cove
Hi Lites Motor Club
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Bel Air Pools
Janet Weiss Children's Hospital
WBS Penguins Booster Club
Make-A-Wish
GFWC-West Side Womens Club
Cherry Hill Group
Little Eric's Foundation
The Fino Family
Blue Chip Farm Animal Rescue
Smith's Country Store
Carrie Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Alloy Wheels Repair Specialists
Peggy's Pathway
Sordoni Construction
Fork Over Love
BlackTop Jeep Club
PA Lyme Resource Network
Rogers' Nursery
Hospice of the Sacred Hart
Grotto Pizza
American Diabetes Association
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