From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Several community holiday festivities scheduled for this weekend have been postponed due to inclement weather. Heavy rain is expected to continue into the weekend. See all the changes here.
Here is an updated list of Christmas events and parades happening in your area:
Dec. 14 – Trussville Community Caroling Event (Rescheduled from Dec. 7)
The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join for this year’s Community Caroling Event at the Christmas tree on West Mall in historic Downtown Trussville. The event will be on Friday, Dec. 14, starting at 6 p.m. and ending around 7 p.m. This is a free event for the citizens of Trussville to enjoy. We will have Christmas carols, booths and other Christmas activities. Santa will also be on-hand to help with the festivities and greet the kids. For more information, contact the Chamber at 655-7535 or email diane.poole@trussvillechamber.com.
Dec. 9 – Clay Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The City of Clay will be hosting its annual Christmas parade on Dec. 9, beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, please visit www.clayalabama.org or call City Hall at 205-680-1223.
Dec. 14: Leeds Christmas Parade
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Leeds Christmas parade on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. There is no cost to participate in the Christmas Parade, but an application is required to organize the lineup. Commercial floats are available for purchase through the Chamber office. Participants in the parade should be in the lineup by 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. A reception will be held at the Chamber office for dignitaries at 6 p.m. before the parade. For more information about this event, please contact Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205.699.5001 or Sandra@LeedsAreaChamber.com.
Dec. 15 – Argo Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The City of Argo Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. Lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. at the drive-in or ABC Towing. Registration applications can be found at City Hall, and stores and businesses in town. There is no charge for participation, but donations for Argo Toys for Kids will be accepted. Contact the City of Argo for more information.
Dec. 15 – Center Point Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Center Point Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at the Cathedral of the Cross and end in the Post Office parking lot (past 23rd Avenue). Free entry. If interested in participating in the parade, please contact Tim Gann at the Center Point Area Chambers Office at timgann294@gmail.com. The lineup will be before 9 a.m.
Dec. 15 – Moody Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The City of Moody and the Moody Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2018 Moody Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 15, beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Elf on a Shelf’. The parade line-up will be on first come, first serve basis and will begin at 4 p.m. To participate in this year’s parade or submit a parade entry application, visit the City of Moody website.
Dec. 15 – Trussville Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the annual Trussville Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 15, beginning at 3 p.m. in the historic downtown area. This is a free event for the citizens of Trussville to enjoy. The parade will begin on Parkway Drive. It will turn right onto Gadsden Highway and right again onto Chalkville Mountain Road. The parade will end at the Mall. For more information, contact the Chamber at 655-7535 or email diane.poole@trussvillechamber.com.
Dec. 20 – Springville Christmas Parade (Rescheduled from Dec. 8)
The City of Springville will be hosting the annual Springville Christmas parade on Dec. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s theme will be “Christmas in Whoville.” Line up begins at 5 p.m. and will be on a first come, first serve basis. The parade route will begin on Highway 11, south of the 4-way stop going north, and end at Springville Middle School. For more information, please visit the City of Springville website.