Annual Atlanta Christmas parade scheduled for Dec. 10

By Tim Emmons
temmons@casscountynow.com

Atlanta’s annual Christmas parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 10, but the deadline to enter your float is today (Nov. 30), by 4 p.m. at the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce office.
The theme for this year is a “North Pole” setting, which could include a variation of props and costumes such as elves and snow. Since the parade will take place at night floats are encouraged to use lighting if possible for more of a holiday feeling.
Floats will lineup near the Highway Dept. and will turn right onto Main Street as the parade begins to move. The procession will eventually turn right onto North East Street before turning onto Hiram Street.
Float riders are allowed to toss candy and will need to have a bag handy. No one under 12 years of age will be permitted to throw candy during the parade.
Santa will make an appearance in the parade but he will not be available for a photo session afterwards.
 “We are expecting a great turnout and have close to 40 participants already,” Chamber Communication Manager Sara Heath said. 
“You don’t have to be a business to enter a float in the parade. Individuals are welcome as well. We will have both Atlanta High School and Queen City High School bands present plus much more for the biggest parade of the year.”