HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a Christmas parade for the decades. Or, rather, through the decades, as officials announced details today for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade.
Hosted by WRSA-FM Mix 96.9 and the Von Braun Center for the ninth year and presented by Bank Independent., the parade will step off Dec. 5.
The details for the parade were announced during a press conference today with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, WRSA and VBC staff, sponsors and others.
“We’re excited to announce the theme of this year’s Christmas parade,” said Abby Kay, WRSA program director and morning show host. “There are so many different floats you could see with this theme, from a roaring ‘20s Christmas to a rad ‘80s celebration – this community is super creative so I’m sure we’ll see some amazing floats.”
The theme for the parade is “Christmas Through the Decades.” It was voted on in a People’s Choice Poll on the parade’s Facebook page.
“This year’s theme will allow everyone to take a trip down memory lane and reexperience favorite holiday memories,” said Battle. “For our children, the parade continues an established Huntsville tradition where they can make new memories and celebrate the joys of the season.”
Registration for the parade officially runs through Oct. 13. Registration information is available at mix969huntsville.com. Participation is limited and registrations will be reviewed by a panel for approval. Early registration is encouraged.
There will be three community judges who will judge based on creativity, execution, and theme interpretation.
“Bank Independent strives to impact both our clients and the community we serve in a positive way,” said Nick Rockhill, vice president and sales Officer. “As a financial institution that values community and service to others, supporting the Huntsville Christmas Parade is a wonderful way to connect with people and enrich lives.”
The parade will begin on Clinton Avenue near the Post Office at 6 p.m., it will then progress east on Clinton through downtown Huntsville, ending near AM Booth’s Lumberyard.
“We’re in the event business and host hundreds throughout the year, but the Huntsville Christmas Parade is one of our favorites,” said Samantha Nielsen, VBC director of marketing and public relations. “We’re thrilled to partner again with WRSA and bring this holiday tradition to the Huntsville community, and we look forward to seeing how participants interpret this exciting theme.”
