Newnan Christmas Parade rolls into downtown on Saturday

From The City of Newnan Press Release

The City of Newnan will host its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13 at 6 p.m. in downtown Newnan.

The parade will start at the intersection Cavender Street and Jackson Street at the University of West Georgia campus. It will run south down Jackson Street into downtown Newnan and end at Salbide Avenue. Through traffic along the parade route will be closed from 4 to 10 p.m.

Also according to the City of Newnan website,  Jackson Street/LaGrange Street from Cavender Street to Temple Avenue and Wesley Street to Gilbert Street will be barricaded from Noon to 10 p.m. for viewing access to the parade. Street parking will be blocked off during that time.

The theme this year is “A Nutcracker Christmas” and includes the following award categories:
• Most Creative
• Most Original
• Best Use of Parade Theme
• The Elfin Award (Children Participation)
• People’s Choice Award (to be voted on via social media after the event).

“The City of Newnan annual Christmas parade is a tradition that captures the heart of Newnan,” said Newnan Mayor Keith Brady. “Each year as I watch the parade go by, I’m reminded of the simple joys that this tradition brings. What makes it so special is not just the music or the floats – it’s the people who dedicate their time to make it happen and the citizens who join us to celebrate year after year. It’s more than a parade; it’s a celebration of this wonderful place we call home.”

The Christmas Parade Committee is being led by Andrew Moody, Special Projects Manager and Stephanie Beck, City Hall Administrative Specialist.