2023 Christmas Parade Theme Revealed!
Exciting news, DeBary! With overwhelming enthusiasm and over 800 votes, we are thrilled to announce the official theme for the 2023 Christmas Parade: Christmas Through the Decades. So grab your poodle skirts and leg warmers as we get ready for a far-out parade this December 10th.

Float registration for the 2023 parade will begin on Monday, October 30th and it's FREE to enter.

A shout out to all the dino-themed fans – “Roarin’ Into Christmas: Clayton’s Christmas Celebration” was a close runner-up and we will be sure to add another DeBary Dinosaur theme in next year’s poll!
In the spirit of our chosen theme, we’re taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, highlighting some of the grooviest Christmas toys that have brought joy throughout the decades.

Get ready to experience the magic of Christmases past and present as we prepare to celebrate the holiday season in style. Save the date for the parade (12/10/23) and stay tuned for more exciting updates! Let the countdown to the “Christmas Through the Decades” parade begin! We can’t wait to see all of the amazing floats and smiling faces along the parade route!
DeBary Volunteer Fireman's Association Open House
The DeBary Volunteer Firemen's Association will host an open house at Station 33 with The Orange City Fire Department! Stop by Saturday (TOMORROW), October 21, 2023, to learn about fire prevention and get to know our firefighters and volunteers.

The event will have Hannie the Clown painting faces, small gifts for children, a 50/50 drawing, hot dogs, sodas and chips, live demonstrations, static displays, plus so much more!

Please park at DeBary City Hall (16 Colomba Road) and walk over.
Hop In The Car, It's Time For A Spooky Drive
Gather your crew and take a drive through DeBary to admire the enchanting Halloween decorations adorning these homes! And, make sure not to overlook the opportunity to select DeBary's most beloved display! We kindly invite DeBary's residents to cast their votes for the Halloween House they fancy the most.

Every participating house will feature a small sign containing a QR code. When you arrive at a house, simply scan their QR code to register your vote. Feel free to vote for multiple houses as well.

Voting for DeBary's Favorite will conclude at noon on Thursday, October 26th. The winners will be revealed in the coming week. Don't miss your chance to participate in this haunting DeBary Halloween tradition!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Success!
A huge shoutout to the 362 awesome participants in our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day last Saturday! You've made a tremendous impact with your efforts.

Here's a quick snapshot of our incredible numbers:
  • 5,200 lbs of Paints collected
  • 250 Fluorescent bulbs
  • 127 Lead acid batteries (totaling 4,445 lbs)
  • 990 lbs of Reuse chemicals
  • 39 Propane tanks
  • 35 gallons of Antifreeze
  • 110 gallons of Gasoline
  • 290 gallons of Used Oil

Your dedication to a cleaner, safer environment is inspiring!

Stay tuned for updates on our next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. In the meantime, you can always head over to the West Volusia Transfer Station in DeLand to safely dispose of any hazardous materials. Let's keep our community shining bright!
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