CONWAY — It’s been several years since a CHristmas Parade has been held in Conway Village, but come noon on Saturday the Conway Village Fire Department in collaboration with Conway Parks and Recreation are reviving the tradition.
The parade is set to start at noon at the Conway Village Marketplace on Route 16, then proceed south to Main Street and Kennett Middle School.
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