December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
Santa made another appearance in DeKalb County on Sunday night for the Alexandria Christmas Parade.
The town’s annual holiday tradition, held for the second consecutive 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. The Parade also featured floats, the DCHS band, vintage automobiles, horseback riders, ATVS, fire trucks, Mr. and Miss DeKalb County Michael and Tara Hale, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver, Smithville- DeKalb Rescue Squad, DeKalb EMS, Santa Claus, and more.
Ricky and Ria Baker served as Grand Marshals
In the float category, Eric Kinslow won 1st place. For best vintage automobiles, Mike Stallard and Justin Paschal tied for 1st place. Stallard had a 1957 Dodge Power Wagon Pickup and Paschal a 1964 Chevy C10.
In the ATV category, Lucas Nugent and Joshua won 1st place
Drawings for prizes followed the parade.