Watertown cancels annual downtown Christmas parade
The annual downtown Christmas parade in Watertown will not take place this holiday season.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Watertown will not hold its annual downtown Christmas parade this holiday season.
City Manager Eric Wagenaar said the cancellation is related to the city’s budget difficulties.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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