Canton Christmas Parade Rescheduled To Dec. 8

CANTON, GA — The Canton Optimist Club has rescheduled its annual Christmas parade due to the weather forecast showing the area will be swamped with rain on Saturday.

The 31st annual parade, originally scheduled for Dec. 1, will now be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The lineup begins behind AutoZone on Waleska Street, and participants are asked to get into formation before 4:30 p.m.

Once the parade begins, it will march into the central business district along West Main Street, continue on East Main Street and loop around onto North Street.

Before the parade, residents can gather at Cannon Park for the Optimist Club's Christmas Market Place, which has also been rescheduled to Dec. 8. Vendors will set up shop, and residents will be able to purchase food and gifts for their loved ones. The market opens at noon and runs until the start of the parade.

Along with a chance to shop, residents can also enjoy live music and a variety of entertainers at the park. Santa Claus will be on hand at the gazebo from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., so be sure to bring your cameras for photo opportunities. Proceeds from the market will benefit the Canton Optimist Club Empty Stocking Fund.

For more information, visit the Canton Optimist Club Facebook page or the parade and market place event page.

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