FLUSHING, NY (TIP): In celebration of the holiday season, Senator John Liu will kick off his inaugural Jollyfest Holiday Parade in downtown Flushing. The event will take place on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Children and families are invited to attend and march in the parade where kids will receive a free holiday hat and register for a toy giveaway while supplies last. The parade will feature antique cars, marching bands, community organizations, and several opening ceremony performances.

Senator John Liu stated, “The holidays are here and we’re kicking off the season with our first Jollyfest Parade in downtown Flushing to give children in our community a chance to celebrate with friends, family, and lots of community spirit. We hope all will come out to take part in this community parade, and enjoy this celebration of the holidays together.”

The event is being organized in conjunction with Better Chinatown Society, Tangram, Flushing Business Improvement District, and NYPD. The parade will begin at Main Street and Franklin Avenue in Flushing where children are asked to register to march in the parade as well as for a toy giveaway at the parade’s conclusion at Tangram mall, located at 133-33 39th Ave., Flushing.