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Floating Down Main
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue:
Camels and Boy Scouts and Santa, oh my!
If you’re wondering what they all have in common, come to the annual Highlands Christmas parade on December 5 at 11:00 A.M. to see them all marching down Main Street in this kickoff to the holiday season. This parade brings the entire community out in one way or another, either as a participant or a spectator, and is sure to remind you of the simple wonders of the season.
Staged entirely by local groups, churches, businesses, fire departments, friends, neighbors, and families, this parade celebrates both the community and the Christmas spirit. Why not invite your friends and neighbors over for brunch and then head out to the parade to enjoy the camaraderie? It is recommended that you get there early to claim a prime viewing spot and have a chance to visit with your friends and neighbors.
You’ll see homemade floats that took long hours of volunteer labor and good times to assemble. Joining the fun will be at least one marching band, horses, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, dogs (both with and without Santa hats), fire trucks, rescue vehicles, classic cars, the Highlands School Homecoming Court and athletic teams, local politicians, Smokey The Bear, and the ever-popular dancing ladies of the Highlands Garden Club.
Ending the parade with a bang and to the delight of our youngest spectators are Santa and Mrs. Claus, who always mark their calendars so they can attend our parade. Rumor has it that this is one of Santa’s favorite parades.
If you’re part of a group that would like to be included in the lineup, contact the Highlands Chamber of Commerce at (828) 526-2112. There is no entry fee and the more the merrier so don’t be shy, join the fun today. Please note that Santa is already in the lineup though, so no need to invite him to be in your entry.
