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Three Village Rotary

By Steven Zaitz

A cold and gray afternoon turned into a bright and cheery night in Setauket on Sunday, Dec. 15.

The annual Three Village Rotary Holiday Electric Light Parade hit the streets with an easterly march on Route 25A. Starting with a caroling choir near the water at Setauket Pond Park, the crowds began to gather at dusk along the parade route, which ran from Setauket Elementary School to Veterans Memorial Park.

A platoon of 18th century-style musket men fired off the keynote salvo, shooting their weapons into the air with fiery, ballistic bangs. 

Kids from the Roseland School of Dance, Ward Melville junior cheerleaders, youth soccer players and all sorts of decorative holiday floats warmed the spirit of the crowd, which was estimated to be about 700. Over 40 groups and organizations participated, as toy and hot chocolate vendors wheeled around their wares.

Of course the star of the show, Santa Claus, eventually rolled down 25A, as well as a huge Disney-themed float featuring Mickey, Donald, and Pluto. Brookhaven town Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich rode atop a float as did Deb and Michael Rosengard, both of whom served as Grand Marshals.

Mark your calendars! Three Village Rotary will host a Light Up Main Street fundraiser at the Setauket Neighborhood House, 95 Main St., Setauket on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The evening will feature live music, food, drinks and raffles. All proceeds will go towards funding lighting up Main Street in Setauket for the holidays. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a great time! Ticket includes one complimentary drink, food, coffee and dessert. To purchase, visit threevillagerotary.eventbrite.com.

The event is sponsored by The Bench, Main Street Properties, Revival by Toast, Makenzie Moeller of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Grace Leyhane of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Sweet Mama’s Restaurant, Invaiatura, and Relancer Capital. For more information, call 631-988-9564.