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A Cashiers Christmas
Written By: A.J. Stewart | Issue: 2018/11 - November
Gingerbread cookies. Ugly sweaters. Elaborate light displays.
Every family has their own holiday traditions, but there are certain things you just have to experience when you spend Christmas in Cashiers: the lighting of the Christmas trees at the Village Green; picking out a fresh tree at one of the many local tree farms; and of course, the Cashiers Christmas Parade. This long-standing community tradition, sponsored by the Cashiers Area Chamber, is now in its 44th year.
On Saturday, December 8, visitors and residents will line the streets from Cornucopia Restaurant to the Cashiers Community Center to watch the convoy of floats, classic cars, and animals as local businesses and organizations spread Christmas cheer (and lots of candy). This year’s theme is “Over the River and Through the Woodes.” Paying homage to Camp Merrie-Woode’s 100th anniversary, it will be a spectacular display of ‘Merrie Mountain Christmas Traditions.”
Many organizations have already secured their spot in the lineup, along with several special guests. The Rosman High School Tiger Marching Band will be playing everyone’s favorite carols. Camp Merrie-Wood’s Executive Directors, Jim and Denice Dunn, will be honored as parade Grand Marshals. The guest of honor, of course, is Santa Claus. The parade will culminate with the annual Cashiers Cares Luncheon and a meet and greet with Santa.
At the Crossroads, three judges will be watching the displays to see who has the most creative, most spirited, and most humorous displays. For those of you that won’t be able to attend in person, the parade will be broadcast live on Live.HighSouthAdventures.com.
If you would like to enter your business or organization in the parade, contact parade director, Eli Ramirez, at [email protected]. The Chamber is also looking for volunteers to help make sure everything goes smoothly. Talk to Eli if you are interested in volunteering. For more information, contact the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce at (828) 743-5191.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting above-normal temperatures almost everywhere, with more rain than snow. Hopefully, old man winter won’t rain (or snow) on our parade this year. If necessary, the rain date is Sunday, December 9, at 1:00 P.M.
