90 days and counting.

It's time to start planning your Blaze of Lights parade float or unit entry.

This year’s Blaze, sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce takes place on Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Bluffton.

BLAZE PARADE APPLICATION FORM
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Junior Weihrauch is the parade chairperson. Groups interested in being in the parade should mail the application form to:
Junior Weihrauch
20791 State Route 68
Arlington, OH 45814
1-419-365-5304

This year’s Blaze theme is “Holly, Jolly Christmas.”

Last year, the parade topped 100 units. The Blaze planners hope to continue that parade size this year, making it one of the largest small-town parades in northwestern Ohio. Last year’s parade lasted one hour.

Local businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals are invited to participate. The year’s parade will line up on Snider Road beginning at 4 p.m. The parade starts at 5 p.m. The parade route, like previous years, is from Snider Road south on Main Street to College Avenue. There it turns onto East College Avenue and ends at Harmon Road.

The chamber asks groups that will hold dinners or special events open to the public on Nov. 25 to inform the chamber. That information will become part of the Blaze publicity.