UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Chabad of Penn State will mark the beginning of Chanukah with a Car Menorah Parade to be held the evening of Sunday, Dec. 18.

Participants will meet at 443 E Waring starting at 4:30 p.m. for the parade, which will begin at 5 p.m. and travel via the main thoroughfares of downtown State College, including Beaver and College Avenue, in a unique Hanukkah celebration promoting holiday awareness and bringing a message of light and hope to State College. The parade will end at Sidney Friedman Park for a Menorah Lighting at 5:30 p.m., followed by entertainment, music, Chanukah treats and prizes for children.

Participants can register to have a menorah on their car and be a part of the parade at www.chabadstatecollege.com/chanukah.

The Festival of Lights begins this year on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 18, and concludes the evening of Monday, Dec. 26.

“This is a great way to kick of the special holiday of Chanukah, being the first night, we will also have menorah kits to give out,” said Rabbi Nosson Meretsky, director of Chabad of Penn State. “The Car Menorah Parade is a perfect way for State College’s Jewish community to show our Jewish pride and celebrate Hanukkah.”

Chabad offers Jewish education, outreach and social service programming for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations. For more information, contact Rabbi Nosson Meretsky, at 814-777-2707 or rabbi@psu.edu, or visit www.chabadstatecollege.com.