PARIS — Two towns will see a festive start to the holiday season as the 33rd annual Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade rolls through the streets.

The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Moore Park and proceed along a 2-mile route down Main Street in Paris and Norway, ending at Advertiser Square. The procession usually takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half, and traffic will be rerouted during that time.

The theme this year is “A Musical Christmas.”

Mindy Stewart, office manager for the chamber, said there were 32 floats last year and 17 registered as of Wednesday. However, she said many floats register closer to the day of the parade.

“We’re anticipating at least 30,” Stewart said. “There’s been quite a few newbies in here.”

Float applications are still being accepted, and cost $35 before Friday and $40 after that date. Judges will present awards in a number of categories, including best large business, small business and nonprofit. New categories added this year include the “Four Footed” entries of pets, farm groups, work animals and pleasure animals, as well as vintage vehicle awards for automobiles, trucks, tractors and public safety vehicles.

The parade will also feature marching bands from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School and Oxford Hills Middle School, members of the Maine Roller Derby, and at least 13 beauty queens.

This year’s event is sponsored by the Dunkin’ Donuts stores of the Oxford Hills. Following the parade, Santa Claus and other parade participants will make an appearance at the Norway Fire Station.

For more information, contact the chamber at 743-2281.

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