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Downtown Window Painting Returns for York Halloween Parade

Published on August 27, 2015 under Atlantic League (AtL)
York Revolution News Release


(York, Pa.): "Eventive," the dedicated special events arm of the York Revolution is organizing the annual York Halloween Parade for a third consecutive year. Scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, October 25, this event is once again presented by York Traditions Bank, official Eventive community events partner.

Also returning for 2015 is the tradition of window painting in Downtown York leading up to the parade, a partnership of Maple Donuts and FlipSidePA. In the spirit of pairing Halloween, autumn and delicious donuts, the theme of the art submissions will be "Donut Monster," or "Spooky Donut-scapes."

Any artist may submit their entry to be selected, and ultimately the top 10 submissions will be chosen to be painted on the windows of Downtown businesses, from Royal Square, to WECO, to the Market District, all the way to North George Street in the neighborhood of Santander Stadium.

The steps to have a design selected for painting are:

- Submit your design entry as a sketch, in JPEG format, to FlipSidePA.com/windowart from now until September 15.

- By September 18, the top 20 entries will be determined, and then made available to vote on, on FlipSidePA.com/windowart.

- From September 18-30, the 20 entries will be voted on, determining a top 10.

- The top 10 most popular selections will be revealed October 1-7 and given their painting location and time by the York Revolution.

- All windows Downtown will be painted from October 8-14, and on display through the parade on October 25 until November 2.

Artist's submissions may take liberty with the creative aspect, as long as donuts are involved! Any variation on the sample donut monster pictured below will work, as will any "donut landscapes" with a "scary Halloween theme." The renewed tradition of students painting Downtown windows in a Halloween theme leading up to the York Halloween Parade dates back to the 90s.

"Growing up in York in the 90s, schoolmates and I used to look forward to riding the bus through town past all of the cool Halloween murals that high school students painted on storefronts," said Adam Nugent, Director of Eventive.  "With the momentum continuing to build in our downtown neighborhoods, we've teamed up with Maple Donuts to bring that October excitement back to a new generation of students - and a few generations of nostalgic adults too."

Any business that would like to lend their windows should contact Adam Nugent (anugent@yorkrevolution.com / 717-801-4489).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Entry registration forms and vendor permits are currently available at the parade's official website, YorkHalloweenParade.com. Registration and payment can be completed online for the first time this year. Information for groups interested in volunteering can also be found on the website, along with all spectator information. A FREE entry voucher for non-profit organizations that wish to participate in the parade may be picked up at any York Traditions Bank branch: in York at 235 St. Charles Way, 2450 Eastern Boulevard, 2305 Susquehanna Trail North, or 2170 White Street, and in Hanover at 361 Eisenhower Drive. Groups may also register at YorkHalloweenParade.com by clicking on "Participants."

SPECIAL PERK FOR EARLY REGISTRATION: As a special gift for groups who register early to march in the York Halloween Parade, TEN (10) complimentary tickets for the Revolution's home game on Tuesday, September 15 against the Long Island Ducks will be provided (6:30 game time). Groups must register on or before September 15 for the complimentary Revolution tickets (good for 9/15 game only.) There is also a cost-savings to register before October 2.

For more information about the parade or registration, please contact York Revolution Special Events Director Adam Nugent at 717-801-4489 or e-mail anugent@yorkrevolution.com.

The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and Atlantic League Champions in 2010 and 2011. 2015 is the Revolution's ninth season of operation at Santander Stadium, the centerpiece of Downtown York, PA, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way. The facility hosts all 70 home games in addition to myriad events through the entire calendar year. For tickets or more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487) or visit the Revolution online at YorkRevolution.com.

York Traditions Bank was created to provide a new and innovative approach to banking that is built on solid traditional values, and on leading edge and customer-friendly technology. Founded on October 28, 2002, York Traditions values its ties to the community and partnership with clients. The Bank's senior management team has 185 years of combined experience in banking and financial services. York Traditions' vision statement reflects the Bank's commitment: "to provide businesses, professionals, leaders of businesses, and individual clients with solutions to achieve growth and prosperity.

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