“Songs of the Season” filled the air and also was the theme as the annual Christmas parade traveled through Blackshear Monday night.
Large crowds turned out in mild weather to see the parade. The PCHS Sound of Silver Marching Band led the way and was followed by a procession of floats from local schools, sports, cheerleading and dance teams, local businesses and churches. There were plenty of Christmas characters, including Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and two grumpy Grinches, as well as beauty queens, Nativity scenes, ballerinas, a toy soldier, a cowboy and yes, even the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, faithfully accompanied by his better half, Mrs. Claus.
Plenty of candy was tossed out to the crowd and the sound of Christmas music mingled with sirens and flashing lights was nearly overwhelming at times, but all seemed to enjoy themselves. Following the parade many families made their way to Blackshear City Park to enjoy the lights, take pictures with the various costumed characters and enjoy a snack from the food trucks parked nearby.
Songs of the Season on Main Street
