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Santa Claus is coming to town

The Johnson Brothers, Brett and Trent Johnson, will perform an acoustic set of country music and Christmas carols at 7 p.m., after the parade. “Bayside is ready to welcome Santa back with open arms!”

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After a successful inaugural year in the Children’s Holiday Parade in Bayside, Santa Claus is preparing to make his much anticipated return on Saturday, December 5, sponsored by Councilman Paul Vallone and the Bayside Village BID. Santa expected to arrive for the fun at 6:15pm. They had supplies of snacks, coffee and hot chocolate.

Yes, it was cold, she said, and it was getting dark. You have that family time.

Members of the Jacksonville High School Drumline march in the Christmas Parade Friday.

This year promises to be extra special as, in addition to the usual popular children’s movie and cartoon characters led by Mr And Mrs Claus, complete with their reindeer, there will also be excerpts from Broadway being performed along the route. Milton hinted that they might be found playing video games, getting a haircut or trying on some winter gear, and said more hints will be shared live through the DPA’s Facebook page during the their visit.

“It’s just a nice community event where everybody gets together”, Holmes said.

The next day, the city of Kennesaw will have its Main Street parade at noon, with holiday festivities continuing near the Depot until 6 p.m., including visits with Santa.

“Parades are very important to a community”. “People can bring their kids out, and there are no fees for anyone”. “Everybody comes out. This is our fourth year”. “We have chosen “Put a Jingle in Your Step” as our theme this year”. Two girls held a sign bearing a recipe for Christmas dinner: Love, cheer, faith, giving, hugs. He said the parade is a crucial part of his hometown’s charm.

She said Friday’s visit to Town Center was her first time at the Kennesaw mall, though she typically takes Karsyn to see Santa on Black Friday. The 2015 Christmas season comes into full swing in Clinton this week. A boy, around 5 years old, emerged and walked up to Santa to deliver a brief message. “I like the cheerleaders and the marching band”, she said of the parade.

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“As we go down Queen St there will be children on both sides of the road so I’ll be looking fairly quickly to see the good children who are waving and will be making a note”.

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