The Baxley/Appling County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 21st Annual “Celebration of Light” Christmas Parade. Each year local merchants, civic groups, churches, schools and businesses begin designing their float to see who will be the grand prize winner.
The parade will be held Saturday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. In case of rain, the parade will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 305 West Parker Street. The deadline for parade applications is Wednesday, November 28. The entry fee is $20.00.
First, second and third place will be awarded to the winners of the business, industry, schools and civic club winners and also to the church or religious organization winners. Line-up will be from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. with judging at 5:30 p.m.
Make plans now to have an entry in the parade and be in town for the festivities. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 912-367-7731 for more information or visit www.baxley.org on the evening events.