Clinton’s traditional Christmas Parade of bands, floats, and many other processional entries will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, a press release said.
This year’s theme is “A Christmas To Remember.” Businesses, churches, schools, and other marching groups are encouraged to register and participate in the parade, the release said. The parade entry fee of $10 is payable to the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to register is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. There will be no late entries.
Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office located at 245 North Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton. To receive a form by mail, fax, or email, call the Chamber at (865) 457-2559. You may also obtain a registration form and instructions at www.andersoncountychamber.org.
Parade participants are requested to use lights and reflective decorations for this night event. The Parade Santa is to be the only Santa. Horses are required to have a “diaper” to enter the parade route, the release said.
Rules concerning vehicles: All parade vehicles must be “street legal,” and drivers must have a valid TN driver’s license (i.e., this eliminates ATV’s, golf carts, mountain bikes, bicycles, and skateboards, etc.).
Check-in will be at the Jaycee Park between 4 and 5:30 p.m.
First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded for the best and most creative entries.
For more information, contact the Chamber at (865) 457-2559 or by email at accc@andersoncountychamber.org.
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