December 13, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Santa made another appearance in DeKalb County on Saturday night for the Alexandria Christmas Parade.
The town’s annual holiday tradition , held this year after dark, gave onlookers a chance to experience the spirit of the season under the glow of lights along the parade route from West Main Street to the downtown square.
The parade made its way into town led by Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell followed by Sheriff Patrick Ray. The Parade also featured floats, the DCHS band, vintage automobiles, a mule drawn wagon, ATVS,, fire trucks, Tennessee Division of Forestry and Smoky the Bear, Smithville- DeKalb Rescue Squad, DeKalb EMS, Santa Claus, and more.
Mike and Kay Prichard served as Grand Marshals
In the float category, Wilson Bank & Trust won 1st place. It was the bank’s third parade award this season. Wilson Bank & Trust also won 1st place in the Smithville and Liberty Christmas Parades last week.
For best vintage automobiles, Sondja McLaughlin won 1st place for her 1956 Chevy Nomad.
In the ATV category, Levi Reynolds won 1st place for his 4 wheeler.
Drawings for prizes followed the parade.