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Santa’s Christmas Parade This Saturday

Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 3.  Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee Chairman Randy Collard reports that during the parade afternoon the Daughters of the Republic William Carroll Crawford Chapter will host tours of the First Ladies in Texas Building on the historic downtown Center Square prior to Santa’s Christmas Parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank. 

 

Downtown businesses such as Mooney’s Emporium, Little Fox Marketplace, Chop Shop and Gatherings will be participating in the Christmas Sidewalk Marketplace and will be open prior to the parade.  The Rio Theatre will have a 3:00 p.m. matinee movie showing of “Trolls” with their concession open.

 

Vendors will be located on the Courthouse lawn and on the sidewalk at Gatherings with funnel cakes, cookies, popcorn, Frito pie, hot chocolate, coffee, and soft drinks starting at 4:00 p.m.

 

According to Collard, Grand Marshal Ann Forbes, wife of 2016 Distinguished Service Award recipient, the late Jim Forbes, will lead the parade at 6:00 p.m. The Grand Marshal vehicle is sponsored by Farmers State Bank. Over 20 floats will make their way through the heart of downtown to delight the young and old alike. Parade winners will be announced via media on Monday, December 5.

 

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and advance economic enrichment and development, tourism, and the social and civic interest of Shelby County and adjoining areas.  For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.

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