Organizers of the annual Montrose Christmas Parade have announced that, due to the pandemic and in an abundance of caution, this year’s parade is canceled. The announcement came from Chris Waldheim representing the parade association.

“After 43 years bringing holiday magic to the streets of Montrose each December, the Montrose Christmas Parade Association, in coordination with the City of Glendale, the Montrose Shopping Park, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and local health authorities, has decided to cancel this year’s Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade. Saturday, December 5th would have been our 44th annual parade but, in order to protect the incredible members of our community, we have decided that it is better to focus our energy on the 2021 event. We appreciate your support of, participation in and attendance at this annual tradition and we promise we will return with the bands, community entries, kids and, of course, Santa flying by in his helicopter that make this parade so special. Keep your family close, stay safe and we will see you on December 4th, 2021. www.MontroseChristmasParade.com.

“It is unfortunate that we have to do this, but it is the right thing to do for 2020. Stay safe!”