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The holiday season is upon us and what better way to get into the spirit than to attend a town parade? With festive floats, school bands, and Santa sightings, kids will love the magic at these community gatherings (2018 schedules presented below in chronological order).
Friday, November 30, 7 p.m.
This 42nd annual parade starts on North Byhalia Road, marching from White Road/Market Boulevard down to Frank Road. Inclement weather date is December 1st. For more information about this or other Christmas in Collierville events, visitcollierville.com.
Saturday, December 1, 1 p.m.
The route will begin at Newport Avenue and travel down Navy Road to Leroy Boatwright Street.
For more information, including event info for the Millington Tree Lighting Ceremony, Pictures with Santa, and Brunch with Mrs. Clause, call 901-873-5770 or view the Millington Community calendar at millingtontn.gov/calendar.
Saturday, December 1, 2 p.m.
This annual event, which features, vintage cars, floats, bands, and more begins at Olive Branch Elementary School. From the start, paraders will head north on Pigeon Roost and wind through Old Towne to Highway 305 before returning to the school. For more, see visitdesotocounty.com.
December 1, 3 p.m.
Arlington’s annual Christmas Parade starts on Airline Road. The 2017 route stretched from Arlington High School to Arlington Elementary School. Visit townofarlington.org for current information.
Saturday, December 1, 4 p.m.
Featuring school bands, dance groups, car clubs, floats, and even Santa Claus with his reindeer, the big Memphis parade travels down world-famous Beale Street. For more information, visit bealestreet.com.
Saturday, December 1, 4 p.m.
With theme of "My Favorite Christmas Movie,” this year’s celebration will begin at the traffic light in front of the McDonald's on Stage Road and head west to Shelby Street. Two emcee stands, one at Stage between Elmore and Bartlett Boulevard and another in front of National College, will announce entries as they pass by. For more information, visit cityofbartlett.org.
Saturday, December 1, 4:30 p.m.
Horn Lake’s 2nd annual Bullfrogs & Mistletoad celebration will be held at Latimer Lakes Park. See Santa, watch the tree lighting, and enjoy holiday displays, walk-by floats, carolers, and more. For more information, visit hornlakechamber.com.
Monday, December 3, 6:30 p.m.
Hernando hosts its annual parade, which winds down Commerce Street from the railroad tracks, around the Hernando Square, stops at East Center Street. Rain date is December 10th. For more, including information on Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm activities, visit visitdesotocounty.com/events.
Friday, December 7, 6:30 pm
The 38th annual Southaven Christmas Parade begins at SouthPoint Church. The route from there: left onto Stateline Road, continue onto Main Street, then east on Main Street to Northwest Drive, ending at City Hall. For more information, visit southavenchamber.com.
Saturday, December 8, 2 p.m.
With floats, horses, marching bands, and more, the Germantown Parade will begin begins at Kimbrough Road and Farmington Boulevard, head west on Farmington toward Exeter Road, turns north on Exeter, and end at Germantown Athletic Club. Uniformed Marines and volunteers will collect new, unwrapped tos for Toys for Tots along the route. Rain date is December 9th. For more info, visit germantown-tn.gov.
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