While travel, shopping and visits with Santa are looking a little different this year, Hartsvilleâs annual Christmas Parade will take place as scheduled this weekend.
âThe Christmas Parade is an annual tradition that the community looks forward to every year,â said Chamber Director Knudsen. âIt was something we just couldnât take away.â
According to Racheal Petty, who serves as the parade coordinator each year, entries are looking to match last yearâs parade, which was one of the largest in memory. Once again the Shriners â always a crowd favorite â will be bringing more than 70 parade entries.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. This yearâs honorary Grand Marshals will be Trousdale Countyâs first responders. The Chamber felt they deserved recognition for their respective service to Hartsville and Trousdale County.