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"5K Run/Walk for Camelot for Children"
These directions are intended to circumvent all the traffic and crowds for the walk, but if you'd prefer you can go straight through Coplay... From Rt.145 (MacArthur Rd.) Past Center St. and Columbia St., turn right on Chestnut St. Follow it until it ends at a "T" and turn left, onto W. Coplay Rd. Turn right onto N. Coplay Rd (which becomes N. 2nd St.). The parking lot (circled in yellow on the map) is on the left, just after you cross over the old railroad tracks, which is part of the trail for the walk. We're to play on er, the tracks (the blue line), near something called the Kilns.
"5K Run/Walk for the Race for Adam Foundation"
At the intersection of 24th St. and Fish Hatchery Rd., turn east, by the barn. Behind the barn is a parking lot, right next to the bridge.
"Allentown Halloween Parade"
It has been (rather snidely) pointed out that most band members probably know where the Allentown Fairgrounds are, and probably shouldn't drive if they don't. Please make sure of the route, however, as the St. Patrick's Day parade follows a different route, and does not require vehicles at the end for return trips. The Halloween parade begins at the Allentown Fairground and ends at the monument at 7th and Hamilton St. Parking for return vehicles at the end is in the Wachovia Bank parking lot, 7th and Hamilton.
"Bloomsburg's 100th Anniversary and Fireman's Parade"
From the Allentown Fairgrounds, follow Tilghman St. west to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (TOLL) and head north to Rt. 80 (approximately 50 minutes). Follow Rt. 80 west for 36 miles (another aprox. 50 minutes). Take exit 241, Rt. 11 south, towards Berwick for 6.4 miles. Rt. 11 will also be called "New Berwick Highway", then the name will change to "Colombia Blvd.". When you get into Bloomsburg (providing they haven't shut all the streets down) turn right onto East St. (still 11 south). Turn left onto E. 5th St., then left again on Market St. Look for the Firehouse at 911 Market St. Bloomsburg, Pa. 17815.
"Catasauqua Halloween Parade"
From Dieruff High School, follow Airport Rd. north past LVIA, turn left onto Race St. and circle around behind the airport. The first light in Catasauqua is N. 14th St. Turn right (if you are allowed). The parade forms up at Scheckler elementary, 201 N. 14th St.
NOT A CIRCULAR PARADE ROUTE - To get to the parade route ending point: from Scheckler Elementary, follow 14th St. north to Walnut St. Turn left and follow Walnut to the 5-point intersection, and take a hard right turn onto Howertown Rd. Turn left onto 7th St and the parade route ending will be where 7th ends, at 7th and Arch St.
"Coplay Halloween Parade"
Our usual meeting place for this parade is at 11th and Chestnut St. From MacArthur Rd, take a right turn on Center St. Turn left onto Ruch St, then look for the alley on the right between Coplay St. and Chestnut St. Follow it one block to 11th St. A small parking lot is on the left, behind the "Elite Styling Salon". Park there if you want to leave your car at the start of the parade route. The parade runs down Chestnut St. to 2nd St., then turns right and ends at Hokendauqua St.
TO REACH THE END: From MacArthur Rd. turn right on Center St., then left onto Ruch St. Turn right onto Coplay St., than right again onto S. 12th St. Almost immediately you will have to turn left on Center St. (don't worry, you're getting there), and finally turn right on 5th St. We usually park around 5th & Schreiber Ave., which is across from the "Coplay Saengerbund". The parade people give out pretzles and sodas there, and your car will be nice and close.
"Emmaus Halloween Parade"
Heading from Allentown, take Lehigh St. south (west) towards Emmaus. Lehigh St becomes State Road as it nears Emmaus. Turn right onto North St., which dead ends at the tennis courts on Williams. If you're getting there closer to the parade the rent-a-cops will have closed State Road, so you must turn right onto E. Harrison St. The 6th left turn will be 1st St. Turn left, then left again onto Elm St. Williams St. is the next intersection, and the tennis courts will be visible on the right side. Park where ever available, we suggest sneaking onto one of the used car lots that front State Rd.
"Ephrata Fair Parade"
Take 222 West (or alternately the PA turnpike South, then West to exit 286. Turn right onto Rt. 322, which becomes Main St. Turn Left onto Oak St., which becomes Oak Blvd. The parade forms up at the High School, 803 Oak Blvd.
"Exton "ISNS" Corporate Picnic"
From Allentown take Cedar Crest Blvd. south to Emmaus. Follow signs onto Rt. 100 south. Follow 100 south for 35 miles, passing over (or under) Rt. 422 and Rt. 76. Just after passing Rt. 76 turn right on Pennsylvania Drive. The address is 720 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton PA 19341.
"Freemansburg Halloween Parade"
Turn left out of the Wendy's parking lot and follow 412 back towards Bethlehem's south side. at the split turn right on Shimersville Rd., then turn left over the bridge on Main St. Turn left onto Montroe St. and look for the elementary school at the top of the hill, on the right. The parade forms up at the school.
"Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade"
Take Route 22 west to Route 61, then go north, past Pottsville and over Rt. 81. Just north of the Rt. 81 interchange stay straight onto Lehigh Ave/PA-924, in Frackville. Stay on Rt. 924 north, for a mile and a half, then take the ramp toward Gilberton (map 2). At the end of the ramp merge onto A St., then turn right onto Main St. Main St. becomes Powder Mill Rd., then switches back to Main St. in Girardville.
"Hamburg King Frost Parade"
Follow Rt. 78 West to exit 30. At the end of the ramp take 4th St. south towards town. Aproximately 1/2 block past Confer Ave. turn left into the alley next to the Church. This alley will run two blocks and open out on to a field on the left. Park here. The parade forms up on Port Clinton Ave. and starts at the intersection of Port Clinton and 3rd St. It loops around and ends at Port Clinton and 4th St.
"Northampton Halloween Parade"
Head north from the meeting point at Wall Mart/Sam's Club on MacArthur Rd. to Main Street. Turn right, towards Cementon. Main St. becomes East 21st st. as it enters Northampton. Turn right onto Lauback Ave. Park in the Municipal building's parking lot, on the left, just past the school. The parade starts at the intersection of Smith Lane and Laubach Ave. It ends at the intersection of Main St. and Laubach Ave., just to the south of the starting point, so it will not be necessary to get vehicles to the end.
"Quakertown Halloween Parade"
Follow 309 south, to Quakertown. Turn Left onto Park Ave, at the Dairy Queen. The High School is a few blocks up, on the right. The address is 600 Park Avenue.
"Saucon Valley Halloween Parade"
From Rt. 78 & Rt. 412, follow 412 (becomes Main St.) South into Hellertown. Turn left onto Macadoo Ave (becomes Polk Valley Rd) The school is on the left, at Campus Drive.
"Topton Halloween Parade"
Take 222 West to Topton Rd, turn left and follow it into town. Just before entering Topton a policeman will stop all traffic and allow parade participants to enter the parking lot on Jefferson St.
"Whitehall's Fall Festival Going Green NOT a Halloween Parade"
This parade starts at the K-Mart on MacArthur Rd. Turn right onto the jug handle just past Schadt Ave. and cross over MacArthur Rd. to the K-Mart. The parade route exits the parking lot on Schadt Ave and leads West to Campus Drive, then North to the Whitehall School District Campus. If you are getting a vehicle to the end, meet at the Whitehall HS stadium, near Mechanicsville Rd. and Campus Drive.