The holiday spirit is making its way through the cities of Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View with the SBM Santa Parade, which kicked off last Monday. As reported by the Blaine Police Department's social media post, the procession of festivity commenced Thursday night and will continue through the evening of Thursday, beginning each day at 6:00 P.M. The parade, a collaborative effort by the local fire department, is designed to spread seasonal joy amongst the residents.
Apart from the sprinkling of holiday cheer, there's a more tangible benefit at the heart of the procession: charity. The SBM service, which constitutes the Spring Lake Park, Blaine, Mounds View Fire Department, is calling upon the community to bring non-perishable items to support local organizations including Hope Church and Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Their generosity fuels a drive that at this time of year, can mean the world to those most in need of support and sustenance.
Those interested in catching the parade and contributing to the charitable cause can find the parade route and details on the Blaine Police Department's Facebook page. With the parade snaking its way through neighborhoods, attendees are advised to check the map and schedule to ensure they don't miss out on the festivities and the opportunity to give back.
The call to action for community support is especially poignant in this season of giving. “Do not forget that SBM will collect all non-perishable items for Hope Church and Ralph Reeder Food Shelf,” the Blaine Police Department reiterated in their announcement. A simple can of food or a boxed meal, donated by a neighbor, becomes part of a greater gesture of community solidarity, and kindness.
