November 24, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Two of the three Christmas parades this holiday season in DeKalb County will be held next weekend.
Sponsored by the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, this year’s Smithville Christmas parade will be Saturday, December 1 and will depart from Smithville Elementary School at 1 p.m. The line-up begins at 11 a.m. The parade will make its way down South Congress Boulevard and turn onto Don Cantrell Street by city hall to the public square.
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Everyone wanting to get a good look may gather downtown or find a spot along the parade route. Santa will visit with the children after the parade on the square.
A first, second, and third place plaque will be awarded to the best floats and the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club will present a Spirit Award.
The deadline for entering the parade is Friday, November 30 but if you still wish to enter after the deadline your entry will be placed at the back of the parade line.
To enter contact Jeff Wright at 615-597-6750 or John Poss at 931-349-5598
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Meanwhile the Liberty Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Town of Liberty and Liberty State Bank will be Sunday, December 2 starting at 2 p.m. The line-up begins at 1 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church. No pre-registration is needed. Anyone wanting to participate may just show up for the line-up at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be available and prizes will be given away after the parade. The best entries in the parade will also be awarded in various categories.
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The Alexandria Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Town of Alexandria and participating businesses, will be Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m. with the line-up at 1 p.m. on West Main Street. To enter, contact Jessica Cripps at the Alexandria City Hall to fill out an entry form. Call 615-529-2171 for more information. Prizes will be given away after the parade. The best entries in the parade will also be awarded in various categories.