The town of Chesterton and the Duneland Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that the annual Twilight Holiday Parade, scheduled for Saturday evening, has been postponed due to weather and safety concerns.
Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area will be under a winter storm warning from 3 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, per the National Weather Service, with a possibility of more than 6 inches of snow.
The greatest impact of the storm, according to the weather service, could be Saturday afternoon, with snowfall up to 1 inch per hour.
The parade has been rescheduled for 5:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Likewise, Chesterton’s Mistletoe Market for Saturday has been canceled, though the market on Saturday, Dec. 6, takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Based on the guidance of the Town of Chesterton’s Police and Street departments, it’s been determined that the expected conditions will prevent them from providing the staffing and support required to safely facilitate the event,” the Chamber said in a Facebook post.
The Chamber extended its gratitude to all parade participants, businesses, and community partners for their understanding and flexibility.
For additional updates, follow the town’s Facebook page.
