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We understand the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce’s concerns.
Just about every organization these days seems to have more to do and fewer and fewer people to do it. That’s why the Chamber says it can’t maintain its leadership role in organizing Alpena’s July 4 parade.
We understand the Chamber’s worries, but reporter Steve Schulwitz’s story last week saying the Chamber needs someone new to step up to the plate still concerns us. Chamber President Adam Poll told Schulwitz he couldn’t guarantee a 2022 parade would happen if no one else stepped up.
Northeast Michigan knows how to do every holiday. The downtown Christmas tree is beautiful, our kids turn out great as ghouls and goblins every Halloween.
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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz
Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce President Adam Poll, left, and director of events Alisha Bouchard, show off bracelets that are being sold to raise money for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show. The chamber is also planning the annual Independence Day parade, but is seeking another group or business to help, and take over the responsibility next year.
ALPENA After not having a parade on Independence Day last summer, the odds are good one will stream through Alpena on July 4.
The future of the parade beyond that is unclear.
For years, the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce has organized and planned the parade, but as the number of volunteers and staff have dwindled, it’s become harder to do, and still fulfill duties to its members.