The 40th Hartford Christmas Parade steps off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 14.

This year's theme is "Hart of Hartford."

Hartford Mayor Dennis Regan told WTKM that it's a special event every year.

"Every year we get so many super entries for the parade. It's very festive and it's great to see so many people come out. Everybody has a good time, getting ready for the holiday season. It's a great theme this year, celebrating what Hartford is all about."

Mayor Regan will join former mayors of Hartford in the parade on the 40 Years of Mayors float.     

The parade will travel along Main Street, through downtown Hartford, one mile south to Monroe Avenue.

The Hartford Christmas Parade's Honorary Grand Marshal is Gerry Schnorenberg of Schnorenberg's Floor Covering and Museum 53027. 

The parade is organized and presented by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce.