Harrisburg student-athletes get the “OK” to play, fall season back on

October 6, 2020 | by Maddie Conley

Acting Superintendent Chris Celmer. File photo.

Student-athletes in Harrisburg are off the bench.

The school district plans to begin scheduling games for all fall sports, district Acting Superintendent Chris Celmer announced on Monday.

This comes as a reversal to his initial decision in August to cancel the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in September, Celmer saw a possibility of resuming sports as the spread of the virus decreased locally.

“I’m extremely excited for our students,” athletic director Calvin Everett said. “They now have the opportunity to get to compete.”

Harrisburg will be behind, Everett said, as many other local schools started the season on time.

In his newsletter on Monday, Celmer explained the data that the school wanted to see before making the call to resume and that it had been met.

The benchmarks included a three-week period of sustained testing positivity rates from 3 to 4% and incidence rates per 100,000 people below a rate of 50 in Dauphin County.

As of Oct. 2, the positivity rate was 3.7% and the incidence rate was 47.6 in Dauphin County.

“The outlined metrics were met for a three-week period,” Celmer said. “Therefore, the school district will begin scheduling games for all fall sports.”

Everett said all the fall sports teams have been practicing for over two weeks now.

While scheduling games has been difficult for Everett, due to the late start, he already has competitions lined up.

The football team will play its first game this weekend. Soccer, volleyball and women’s tennis will compete starting October 19, Everett said.

The school’s band and cheer team can participate in home games only, he said.

Celmer added that the school district reserves the right to pause workouts and cancel scheduled games if the weekly positivity and incidence rates show a sustained increase. They may also cancel games if players or coaches contract COVID-19 or if local health professionals recommend postponing sports.

Spectators for sporting events will be limited, Celmer said, but the district is working on live streaming options.

This decision to let students play comes after many concerned comments from district families were shared at a school board meeting on Sept. 21.

“I’m asking that you please reconsider your decision and allow these children to play,” one comment said. “This means a lot to these kids, their families and community.”

In a letter to district parents on Sept. 13, Celmer thanked those who reached out with concerns.

“As long as a student-athlete, coach, band-performer and/or cheerleader is wearing the Cougar uniform, I am responsible for the health and safety of each one of them,” he said in the letter. “As Superintendent, I do not take this responsibility lightly.”

For more information, visit https://www.hbgsd.k12.pa.us/.

This story was updated with comments from athletic director Calvin Everett.

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Community Comment: Statement of Harrisburg United on the Recent Surge of Hate Activity

October 6, 2020 | by Harrisburg United

The Black Lives Mural in Harrisburg was defaced on Sept. 27.

Harrisburg United, an open coalition of Harrisburg region civic, labor, religious and community organizations, is saddened and alarmed to note the recent surge of hate behaviors in our area: the desecration of a synagogue with Nazi symbols; the defacement of Black Lives Matter murals in the city proper by an organized hate group; and coincident vandalism at the Harrisburg LGBTQ Center.

The vitality, resilience and growth of our region depends on the continued respect among its residents of all races, religions and sexual orientation. Our organizations stand firmly in support of the victims of hate behaviors and their threatened communities.

We urge residents of the Harrisburg region to respond personally to hate behaviors:

Report hate activity, sexual and ethnic intimidation to your church, community organization, local and state authorities so that perpetrators can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Offer support to the targets of hate behavior and ethnic intimidation in the community and in the workplace.
Invest personal time and effort in support of the work of community organizations dedicated to eradicating hate activity in our communities.

The Harrisburg United coalition strongly believes that hate motivated crimes and related actions do not reflect who we are as a region. We are proudly diverse people who care about other people and seek to constantly improve the quality of life in our region for those who live, work, visit, and do business here.

Central PA Building Trades Council
Joe Gusler, President

Christian Churches United
Darrel Reinford, Executive Director

Community Responders Network
Jon Brandow; Aaysha Noor

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
David Black, President & CEO

The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Jenn Ross, President & CEO; Rabbi Ron Muroff

Keystone Business Alliance
Harry Young, Executive Director

Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC)
Gloria Merrick, Executive Director

Leadership Harrisburg Area
Una Martone, President & CEO

Martin Luther King Leadership Development Institute
Joseph Robinson, President

Harrisburg Fire Bureau continues to grow, officers sworn in, awards given

October 5, 2020 | by Maddie Conley

Firefighters were sworn into the Harrisburg Fire Bureau by Mayor Eric Papenfuse.

On Monday afternoon, the Harrisburg Fire Bureau swore in new firefighters, setting a record high for the number of personnel in over a decade, Chief Brian Enterline said.

At the bureau’s virtual 2020 Awards Ceremony, 10 new hires joined the ranks, bringing the total number of officers in the bureau to 88.

“That represents the real, true growth for the Harrisburg Fire Bureau,” Mayor Eric Papenfuse said. “We have brought this bureau back, and now we are growing again.”

The new firefighters include Timothy Wolcott, Nicholas Hurst, Austin Howard, Nathaniel Barbolish, Brayden Byers, Jared Day, Justin Barnes, Cody Durham, Joseph Kuhn and Conner Davis.

Hurst, Kuhn and Wolcott previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The 10 new firefighters underwent much of their training through online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Enterline said.

“They remained committed and flexible even though that may not have been a popular choice on any given day,” he said.

During the awards ceremony portion of the presentation, four officers received an award for helping facilitate COVID-19 testing in Philadelphia in March. Recipients of the National Deployment Award were Capt. Aldo Morelli, Lt. William Skinner and firefighters Joshua Hull and Michael Shaak.

The following awards also were given to members of the bureau:

Award of Merit

Fire Chief Brian Enterline
Battalion Chief Jason Lloyd
Firefighter John Peskie
Firefighter Zachary Miller
Lt. William Skinner
Lt. Jeff Miller
Firefighter Kyle Paul
Firefighter Jordan Stoudt

CPR Save

Lt. Robert Lohin
Firefighter David Gilkey
Firefighter Brandon Trygar
Firefighter Jeremiah Hoover
Firefighter Thomas Propst
Firefighter Gregory McDonald
Firefighter Jordan Stoudt
Firefighter Glenn Raudensky
Harrisburg Bureau of Police Sergeant Scott Johnsen
Harrisburg Bureau of Police Officer Stephen Marte
Harrisburg Bureau of Police Officer Carson O’Conner

Distinguished Unit Citation

Lt. Corey Stone
Firefighter Justin Flanders
Firefighter Ryan Spangler
Firefighter Shane Conrad
Firefighter Jonathan Little
Firefighter Thomas Cucchiara
Lt. Jeff Miller
Firefighter Michael Stender
Firefighter Jeremiah Hoover
Firefighter Thomas Propst
Firefighter Gregory McDonald
Firefighter Nicholas Buckingham
Firefighter Justin Zimmerman

Citizen Commendation

Chad Krebs
Justin David

There was one 2020 retiree, Leon Cliatt, recognized for his 22 years of service in the bureau.

“Our mission is to provide the best possible services for the citizens and visitors of our wonderful capital city and this year was no exception,” Senior Deputy Fire Chief Michael Souder said.

To view the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire’s 2020 Awards Ceremony, click here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 2, 2020 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Conley

Owner Stefan Hawkins stands in front of what will be Good Brotha’s Book Café.

The October issue of TheBurg Magazine hit the streets this week, just in time for fall. Check out our many stories focused on the arts. Also, don’t forget to catch up on this past week’s news, which is listed and linked below.

A “Black Lives Matter” mural in Harrisburg was defaced early Sunday morning. The name of a white supremacist group was graffitti’d on the wall, our online story reports. The mural has since been restored.

COVID-19 cases rose in PA over the past week, with an average of over 1,000 new cases per day. Check out our weekly pandemic reporting for the number of cases in your county.

Dauphin County will extend office hours for its elections office and is disseminating information about mail-in ballots. For information on registration and voting deadlines, read our online story.

Our editor discusses how he has seen newspapers working together as allies during the pandemic. In his October Editor’s Note, he encourages the community to support local media.

The Englewood in Hershey is a new restaurant and event space in a barn that dates back to 1861. After a massive renovation project, guests can now enjoy live music, a brick fireplace and a good meal. Read more about The Englewood in our magazine story.

Forster Street will undergo changes to make it more pedestrian-friendly thanks to federal transportation funds. In an editorial, our editor reflects on the history of this dangerous street and addresses why the improvements are needed.

Free tree removal and trimming will be offered by Harrisburg to low-income families, as city officials hope to help rid the city of dead and dangerous trees. They also explained guidelines for fall leaf collection, our online story reports.

Good Brotha’s Book Café is planned to open in Midtown Harrisburg in November by the owners of House of Vegans restaurant, also in Midtown. Owner Stefan Hawkins said the coffee shop will promote African American literature and art, our online story reports.

The Harrisburg Holiday Parade will be a drive-through affair this year due to COVID-19. Participants in the parade will remain stationary, while spectators will drive by in their vehicles to watch, our reporting found.

The Pride of the Susquehanna will hold a “Boatoberfest” fundraiser at the Vineyards and Brewery at Hershey. The nonprofit hopes to raise money to keep the riverboat afloat during this financially difficult time, our online story reports.

Sara Bozich is making the most of the fall weather this weekend. She has plenty of ideas for how you can do the same in her Weekend Roundup.

Shelley Brooks has worked at Bethesda Women’s Mission for over 35 years. Here, she fulfills her passion by helping women in crisis find hope. Check out our magazine article to read her story.

TheBurg’s editor focuses on the bright side of the COVID-19 pandemic in his October magazine column. While it’s easy to focus on the negatives, he finds that there are some unexpected and welcome changes around Harrisburg.

An “Urban Meadow” in Midtown may be extended to create a longer pedestrian walkway that connects to the coming federal courthouse. Officials hope to secure grants and begin construction in early 2021, our online story reports.

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New COVID-19 cases rose in PA over past week, exceeded 1,000 daily cases on average

October 2, 2020 | by Lawrance Binda

COVID-19 cases and tests, over time. Source: PA Department of Health

Pennsylvania averaged more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week, the first week to exceed that level in about two months.

Since last Friday, the commonwealth recorded an average of 1,011 newly diagnosed cases per day, according to the state Department of Health.

This compares to an average of 788 new daily cases last week, and 828 and 747 new daily cases per day for the prior two weeks, respectively. The department also reports that testing has generally increased over this time (see chart).

Locally, diagnosed cases over the past week are as follows:

Adams County: 864 cases (prior Friday, 822)
Cumberland County: 1,945 cases (prior Friday, 1,814)
Dauphin County: 3,897 cases (prior Friday, 3,767)
Franklin County: 1,807 cases (prior Friday, 1,757)
Lancaster County: 8,102 cases (prior Friday, 7,770)
Lebanon County: 2,112 cases (prior Friday, 2,001)
Perry County: 239 cases (prior Friday, 217)
York County: 5,008 cases (prior Friday, 4,752)

Recently, counties that host major college campuses have seen their case numbers rise.

“We know that congregation, especially in college and university settings, yields increased case counts,” health Secretary Rachel Levine said. “The mitigation efforts in place now are essential to flattening the curve and saving lives.”

Today, the department reported 1,161 newly positive cases throughout Pennsylvania for the past 24 hours ending at midnight.

With today’s update, 161,284 Pennsylvanians have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus, an increase of 7,081 over the past week, according to the health department.

The department also reported an additional 98 deaths since last Friday, meaning that 8,179 Pennsylvanians have died from the disease since March.

Around central PA, COVID-19 fatalities now stand as follows:

Adams County: 26 deaths (prior Friday, 26)
Cumberland County: 77 deaths (prior Friday, 77)
Dauphin County: 182 deaths (prior Friday, 180)
Franklin County: 51 deaths (prior Friday, 50)
Lancaster County: 459 deaths (prior Friday, 458)
Lebanon County: 60 deaths (prior Friday, 59)
Perry County: 6 deaths (prior Friday, 6)
York County: 161 deaths (prior Friday, 153)

Statewide, Philadelphia County continues to have the most confirmed cases with 32,590 cases. This week, Allegheny County, with 12,527 cases, overtook Montgomery County, with 12,397 cases, as the county with the second highest case count in Pennsylvania.

PA nursing homes and personal care facilities have been particularly hard hit by the virus. Of total deaths, 5,479, or 67 percent, have occurred in residents from nursing or personal care facilities, according to the health department.

In nursing and personal care homes, there are 23,096 resident cases of COVID-19, and 5,131 cases among employees, for a total of 28,227 at 984 distinct facilities in 61 counties, according to the health department.

In addition, about 10,874 of total cases in PA are in health care workers.

Statewide, 2,066,255 individuals have had coronavirus tests, with 1,904,971 people testing negative, according to the state health department. Last Friday, the state reported that 1,881,488 people had been tested for the virus.

The state reports a total of 3,061,786 PCR tests, which includes many people, such as health care workers, who have been tested more than once.

Of the patients who have tested positive to date, the age breakdown is as follows, according to the health department:

About 1 percent are aged 0-4
Nearly 2 percent are aged 5-12
Nearly 5 percent are aged 13-18
Nearly 14 percent are aged 19-24
Nearly 36 percent are aged 25-49
About 22 percent are aged 50-64
Nearly 22 percent are aged 65 or older.

Most of the patients hospitalized are 65 or older, as are most of the reported deaths, according to the state. However, the health department has emphasized that, increasingly, more younger people are being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Levine continued to emphasize that Pennsylvanians should do the following:

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
Clean surfaces frequently.
Stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19, especially if you are unwell.
Wear a mask whenever out of your house.

“Wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and following the requirements set forth in the orders for bars and restaurants, gatherings, and telework will help keep our case counts low,” Levine said. “Together, as Pennsylvanians, all of our efforts are designed to support our communities to ensure that cases of COVID-19 remain low.”

For more information, visit the PA Department of Health’s COVID-19 website.

Currently, we are providing a COVID-19 update weekly, each Friday, or as breaking news warrants.

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Good Brotha’s Book Café coming to Midtown, promoting Black literature

October 1, 2020 | by Maddie Conley

Owner Stefan Hawkins stands in front of what will be Good Brotha’s Book Café in Midtown come November.

“When you see a Black man doing good things in the community, you call him a good brotha,” Stefan Hawkins explained. “It’s a term of endearment.”

This is how Hawkins chose the name for his new coffee shop coming in November to Midtown Harrisburg—Good Brotha’s Book Café.

The café will be the 30-year-old entrepreneur’s second business venture along with his fiancé Laquana Barber, their first being House of Vegans restaurant in Midtown.

“We were the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in Harrisburg, and now we will be the first Black-owned coffee shop in Harrisburg,” Hawkins said. “After I saw the success of House of Vegans and how the community got behind us, I was like, I can get into this entrepreneur thing.”

Good Brotha’s will open in the former location of Dalicia Bakery, which closed on Wednesday. The coffee shop will be just across the street from House of Vegans.

Hawkins hopes the shop will be a place of education and discussion. He plans to fill bookshelves with African American literature for guests to read over a cup of coffee or to purchase.

“I’m exposing the Harrisburg community to Black authors that they might not have heard about,” he said.

Hawkins said that he will also showcase local African American artists at Good Brotha’s. Old school neo-soul as background music will top off the shop’s vibe.

The shop won’t require too much work, Hawkins said—just some paint, flooring work and bookshelves.

The shop’s signature coffee will be from Hawkins’ own coffee brand called Fifth Acres Coffee Company. The name is a tribute to the areas of the city he grew up in—N. 5^th Street and Hall Manor in South Harrisburg, sometimes referred to as South Acres.

He sources the coffee from African countries and works with a roaster to produce it. One day, Hawkins hopes to learn how to roast it himself.

In addition to coffee, Hawkins said that his shop will carry food from Dalicia Bakery, which is moving to Mechanicsburg. They will have baked goods, breakfast and lunch items.

He plans to include a smoothie bar as well, stocked with House of Vegans’ fresh juices.

In August, Hawkins and two friends started a book club of 27 men in Harrisburg. He has already learned a lot from the club, and it has given him an avenue to do something he loves—reading.

Hawkins said that his book club will meet at Good Brotha’s, and he hopes other clubs will form.

“I want to push literacy in the Harrisburg community,” he said. “Why not push education in business?”

A Harrisburg native, Hawkins hopes to inspire others from the Black community, especially kids, to become business owners.

“Harrisburg is predominantly Black on paper, but we don’t own anything,” he said. “You can own your own business. I don’t have a college degree, and I own businesses.”

Good Brotha’s Book Café will be located at 1419 N. 3^rd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

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Harrisburg applies for grant to extend Urban Meadow, add parking on Reily Street

October 1, 2020 | by Maddie Conley

A section of the Urban Meadow near N. 3rd Street and Reily Street.

A strip of green space in Midtown Harrisburg would be lengthened under a plan to extend the “Urban Meadow” to the new federal courthouse area.

City Council recently approved a resolution allowing the submission of a grant application for up to $3 million to the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Program.

If the grant is received, half of the funds would go to the Urban Meadow extension construction and the other half to area streetscape improvements. The project also includes adding about 50 angled parking spaces on Reily Street between Logan and Fulton streets.

A Dauphin County gaming grant already has fully paid for about $75,000 worth of design fees for the project.

The current Urban Meadow runs along Boyd Street from N. 3^rdto Fulton Street. The new project would extend pavers from Fulton to N. 6^thStreet, said city Engineer Wayne Martin.

“As the name indicates, it is kind of an oasis in the city,” said Harrisburg project manager Ambrose Buck during an episode of “Community Conversations with Mayor Papenfuse,” the city’s weekly Facebook Live event.

The path extension would be a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle route, including lighting and landscaping. It would connect the federal courthouse currently under construction on N. 6^th Street to the Midtown area, Martin said.

He said that, with the forthcoming courthouse requiring about 400 to 800 parking spaces, the city is looking to increase transportation options.

“The goal is economic development through multimodal transportation,” he said.

If the grant is received, construction on the Urban Meadow is expected for early 2021, Martin said.

Harrisburg also plans to add sidewalk and new bus stops on N. 6^th Street by the courthouse.

To watch past Harrisburg City Council meetings or Community Conversations, visit the city’s YouTube channel. For more information on Vision Zero, visit www.harrisburgpa.gov/visionzero.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 1, 2020 | by Sara Bozich

Happy Weekend!

Things on our agenda: market trip, flu shot (did you get yours yet?), archery opener, little league games, cooking, and cleaning.

We’ve really been trying to make the most of the weather lately with walks to a nearby campus. There are lots of acorns, squirrels, and groundhogs to discover, fields and bases to run. Until yesterday when baseball returned, and my son found out he couldn’t just join the game with the big kids. Oh boy.

For your weekend planning:

Consider donating blood (look for drives near you; there are a handful listed below)
Treat yourself to these artisan chocolates. Pair it with the ultimate fall cocktail.
Plan an adventure on an electric bicycle.
Split a Wine Tasting Flight with some trusted friends.
Das boot time: scope local Oktoberfest celebrations below.
See what else you missed on the blog.

Below are ample options for your weekend, whether you’re laying low (there is no shame in the stay home game!) or venturing out.

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Top Weekend Recs

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Appalachian Brewing Co.
Celebrate Pigtoberfest (Oktoberfest, Boneshire-style) at Boneshire Brew Works
Create your own beer flight. Check out our Fall Brew Review.
Sample fall meads with Haymaker Meadery
Tattered Flag is now shipping beer and spirits direct to your door!
Get a big hunk of meat to throw in the slow cooker this weekend at R.G. Hummer’s in the Broad Street Market
Watch Poured in PA: The Series
Start building your holiday wishlist at Meeka Fine Jewelry.

COVID-19 Disclaimer: As always, please click through the links or call ahead to get the most up-to-date information about venues and/or events below. It should also go without saying, but I’ll say it — Mask up, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!

Resources for to-go/delivery

Need wine? Click here.
Need booze? Click here.
Need beer? Click here.
Need cocktails? Kits + premade options here.
Brunch? Click here.
Wait, what about coffee, kombucha, tea, juice? Got you!
Find Carry-Out options here

Dauphin County extends office hours for mail-in ballots, offers election information

September 30, 2020 | by Lawrance Binda

Campaign signs outside a house in Harrisburg

Dauphin County is extending office hours for its elections office and disseminating other information as officials expect a flood of mail-in ballots.

The county commissioners today said that they were making adjustments as they gear up for general election voting. These include:

Starting Oct. 6, extending weekday office hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the county Administration Building in downtown Harrisburg for voters to pick up or return forms and ballots.
Starting Oct. 6, designating the Northern Dauphin Human Services Center in Elizabethville as a ballot return site, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Commissioner Mike Pries also said today that residents soon will begin receiving their mail-in ballots.

“County elections staff has been working diligently to process ballot requests as they come in,” said Pries, who chairs the county’s Elections Board. “Voters who requested ballots before the end of September can expect to see their ballots in the mail over the next several days.”

As of Sept. 29, the elections office processed 50,993 applications for absentee and mail-in ballots—32,208 Democratic and 13,304 Republican.

“We are focusing on meeting the needs of voters and ensuring that every vote is counted,” said Commissioner George Hartwick. “Leading up to the election, we plan to increase staffing and potentially extend hours at the Ballot Return Sites to help process the 80,000-plus ballots that we anticipate coming in.”

Board Chairman Jeff Haste said that additional staffing and equipment has increased the cost of conducting the election, which will cost about $750,000 more to run than in the off-year election of 2019. Some of that extra cost is being offset by state and federal funds, including $130,000 in a CARES grant and $150,000 in federal funding for ballot security, according to the county.

The commissioners today also reminded voters of the following deadlines:

- The last day to register to vote is Oct. 19.
- The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is Oct. 27.
- Deadlines for returning a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot:
  - - By mail: must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, Election Day.
    - In-person: must be returned to your county board of elections office or other designated location by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3, Election Day.

The Dauphin County Administration Building is located at 2 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit DauphinCounty.org and click on “What Voters Need to Know” or call 717-780-6360.

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Harrisburg Holiday Parade will be a drive-through, due to COVID-19

September 30, 2020 | by Maddie Conley

Harrisburg’s Holiday Parade typically marches down 2nd Street, but, this year, the pandemic has forced a change.

Most of us are already anticipating a non-traditional holiday season.

So, it may come as no surprise that Harrisburg has announced changes to its annual Holiday Parade. The show will still go on, just in reverse.

In this year’s format, participants in the parade will remain stationary, while spectators will drive by in their vehicles to watch. It also will take place on City Island, as opposed to the streets of downtown.

“We wanted to do something where we could still keep the holiday spirit alive for the community, but in a safe way,” said Megan Roby, marketing and events manager for Harrisburg.

Although it’s a different format, Roby said there will still be decorated floats, candy and, of course, Santa. The parade takes place Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. People must arrive before noon to participate in the drive-through.

In place of the typical candy tossed for children, the first 150 cars will receive free goodie bags at the end of the parade route.

Roby expects around 40 to 50 entrants in the parade. There will be something fun around each turn on the route, she said.

The event is free to the public, and spectators are also encouraged to join the fun by decorating their cars.

The theme of the parade is “Hometown Holiday,” inspired by the months of quarantining and staying at home, Roby said.

Entrants will receive scores from a panel of local celebrity judges, with the highest score winning a $100 Amazon gift card.

In years past, there has been an awards ceremony in Strawberry Square following the parade. Roby said that will not happen this year.

The Reverse Holiday Parade is sponsored by Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, Explore HBG and the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District.

The Reverse Holiday Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit https://harrisburgpa.gov/holidayparade/.

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