The Parade of Homes is returning to Malad in support of a fundraiser for the Iron Door Playhouse.  The theme for the event is “Home for Christmas,” and will feature a number of local homes and buildings as a way of raising funds for several needed projects for the Playhouse, including the replacement/repair of the roof and performance expenses.

Home Parades are a wonderful chance for the community to come together and enjoy the spirit of the season in the company of friends and neighbors.  As the days draw shorter and the nights colder, a warm fire, cup of hot chocolate, and pleasant company and conversation are something we all look for.

The Parade of Homes is also a chance for some of Malad’s residents to show off their Christmas spirit during the holiday season, and raise money for a good cause.  The parade is a Christmas tradition here in town, and will kick December off strong!

The parade will be held on December 3, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The cost to visit all 5 homes is $5, (kids 8 and under are free) and tickets can be purchased at City Hall or Daisy Hollow on the day of the show, or at Iron Door Playhouse.  Transportation for those who don’t wish to drive will be available at the Iron Door Playhouse, and leave on the hour during the time of the parade.

The Oneida County Pioneer Museum and Oneida County Library will also be open to the public for displays of new holiday decorations and treats, without a ticket necessary.

This year’s Parade of Homes will include the following homes:

Stephanie and Doug Crowther—406 N. Main Street

Mekelle and Jeff Hollingsworth—1420 N. 100 West.   

Misty and Roland Amendola—63 S. Main Street (parking at 3-R Tires)

Laura and Jeremy De Jong—730 S. Hillcrest Loop

Dr. Ed and Paula Thorpe—160 S. 300 East.

Oneida County Pioneer Museum—27 Bannock St.

Oneida County Library—31 S. 100 West.

The Iron Door Playhouse, a historic fixture of downtown Malad City, has a number of building issues that are in need of support to fix, as well as ongoing costs associated with the performance and staging of entertainment throughout the year.  If you’ve ever enjoyed a hilarious melodrama over the fourth of July week, or one of the many yearly dramas featuring local actors, both young and old, consider supporting the Theatre, as well as taking a tour of a number of houses ready to welcome you in for the season and remind you of why you love living in the valley!